The Flying Child
@theflyingchild.bsky.social
📣Leading Conversations About #CSA Through Survivor-Led Training, Campaigning & Support
🌸Sophie Olson: Founder/activist/writer
📖Author of The Flying Child - A Cautionary Fairy Tale For Adults 🌸(ZunTold)
#TheFlyingChildStory #CSASurvivorSky
🌸Sophie Olson: Founder/activist/writer
📖Author of The Flying Child - A Cautionary Fairy Tale For Adults 🌸(ZunTold)
#TheFlyingChildStory #CSASurvivorSky
I’m currently writing workshops for #midwives and #healthvisitors. The aim is to increase understanding of how CSA can shape pregnancy and early parenting experiences, supporting greater awareness and empathetic practice. They will take place in Jan as part of a wider programme
#survivorparenting
#survivorparenting
December 9, 2025 at 10:43 PM
I’m currently writing workshops for #midwives and #healthvisitors. The aim is to increase understanding of how CSA can shape pregnancy and early parenting experiences, supporting greater awareness and empathetic practice. They will take place in Jan as part of a wider programme
#survivorparenting
#survivorparenting
Today it was our Beyond Labels workshop. Dr Lucy Johnstone & I worked with attendees to reframe the narrative - looking at an alternative approach to medicalising trauma. Everyone was very engaged, and discussion was valuable.
#SideBySideCSA
#16daysofactivism #csa @recovery-histories.bsky.social
#SideBySideCSA
#16daysofactivism #csa @recovery-histories.bsky.social
December 4, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Today it was our Beyond Labels workshop. Dr Lucy Johnstone & I worked with attendees to reframe the narrative - looking at an alternative approach to medicalising trauma. Everyone was very engaged, and discussion was valuable.
#SideBySideCSA
#16daysofactivism #csa @recovery-histories.bsky.social
#SideBySideCSA
#16daysofactivism #csa @recovery-histories.bsky.social
#16DaysOfActivism
Support for survivors of CSA isn’t solely about 50 minutes in therapy rooms, support groups and guilty verdicts. Therapy and groups end. Court cases re-traumatise. Regardless of verdict, the trauma still exists. 1/
Support for survivors of CSA isn’t solely about 50 minutes in therapy rooms, support groups and guilty verdicts. Therapy and groups end. Court cases re-traumatise. Regardless of verdict, the trauma still exists. 1/
December 3, 2025 at 11:35 PM
#16DaysOfActivism
Support for survivors of CSA isn’t solely about 50 minutes in therapy rooms, support groups and guilty verdicts. Therapy and groups end. Court cases re-traumatise. Regardless of verdict, the trauma still exists. 1/
Support for survivors of CSA isn’t solely about 50 minutes in therapy rooms, support groups and guilty verdicts. Therapy and groups end. Court cases re-traumatise. Regardless of verdict, the trauma still exists. 1/
The 2025 theme of #16DaysOfActivism against gender-based violence is online abuse.
1 in 3 women experience gender-based violence in their lifetime.
16-58 % of women and girls face digital violence.
There is #NOexcuse for online abuse.
There is NO excuse for ANY abuse.
1 in 3 women experience gender-based violence in their lifetime.
16-58 % of women and girls face digital violence.
There is #NOexcuse for online abuse.
There is NO excuse for ANY abuse.
November 27, 2025 at 6:07 PM
The 2025 theme of #16DaysOfActivism against gender-based violence is online abuse.
1 in 3 women experience gender-based violence in their lifetime.
16-58 % of women and girls face digital violence.
There is #NOexcuse for online abuse.
There is NO excuse for ANY abuse.
1 in 3 women experience gender-based violence in their lifetime.
16-58 % of women and girls face digital violence.
There is #NOexcuse for online abuse.
There is NO excuse for ANY abuse.
In the context of #16DaysofActivism, the colour orange represents a future free from violence against women and girls.
This year the campaign theme is #NoExcuse for online abuse.
Violence shows up in many forms. I wrote a poem because of posts on LinkedIn that felt hypocritical.
Orange Is Not 🍊
This year the campaign theme is #NoExcuse for online abuse.
Violence shows up in many forms. I wrote a poem because of posts on LinkedIn that felt hypocritical.
Orange Is Not 🍊
November 26, 2025 at 7:29 AM
In the context of #16DaysofActivism, the colour orange represents a future free from violence against women and girls.
This year the campaign theme is #NoExcuse for online abuse.
Violence shows up in many forms. I wrote a poem because of posts on LinkedIn that felt hypocritical.
Orange Is Not 🍊
This year the campaign theme is #NoExcuse for online abuse.
Violence shows up in many forms. I wrote a poem because of posts on LinkedIn that felt hypocritical.
Orange Is Not 🍊
My two youngest have started watching @bbceastenders.bsky.social
- and while the storylines can be intense, they open up important conversations that are harder to start. 🧵
- and while the storylines can be intense, they open up important conversations that are harder to start. 🧵
November 7, 2025 at 12:28 PM
My two youngest have started watching @bbceastenders.bsky.social
- and while the storylines can be intense, they open up important conversations that are harder to start. 🧵
- and while the storylines can be intense, they open up important conversations that are harder to start. 🧵
Two keynotes. Two cities. Countless conversations about #CSA with MH & SW practitioners. I met with many who want to make a difference. Today I’m speaking at AD4E Festival. On Sunday Patricia Walsh (#TheFlyingChildStory) & I meet with UK Counselling Network
Tired but grateful to be in these spaces 🌸
Tired but grateful to be in these spaces 🌸
November 7, 2025 at 10:45 AM
Two keynotes. Two cities. Countless conversations about #CSA with MH & SW practitioners. I met with many who want to make a difference. Today I’m speaking at AD4E Festival. On Sunday Patricia Walsh (#TheFlyingChildStory) & I meet with UK Counselling Network
Tired but grateful to be in these spaces 🌸
Tired but grateful to be in these spaces 🌸
I’m sure most people would prefer to not work on a Sunday, so I’m really impressed that so many therapists from Child in Time
turned up to a talk about my experience of surviving CSA and the impacts on my adult life. 1/
turned up to a talk about my experience of surviving CSA and the impacts on my adult life. 1/
October 12, 2025 at 4:48 PM
I’m sure most people would prefer to not work on a Sunday, so I’m really impressed that so many therapists from Child in Time
turned up to a talk about my experience of surviving CSA and the impacts on my adult life. 1/
turned up to a talk about my experience of surviving CSA and the impacts on my adult life. 1/
Some lovely feedback shared on LinkedIn by Sally Benson, Director of U.K. Counselling Network, following my talk to counsellors. ♥️🌸
#CSA #Survivor #counselling #therapy
#CSA #Survivor #counselling #therapy
June 11, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Some lovely feedback shared on LinkedIn by Sally Benson, Director of U.K. Counselling Network, following my talk to counsellors. ♥️🌸
#CSA #Survivor #counselling #therapy
#CSA #Survivor #counselling #therapy
Last night I presented to U.K. Counselling Network. The aim of my talk was to explore systemic challenges in responding to victims and survivors of CSA - from my perspective as a survivor not adequately supported by the mental health system, to live alongside trauma. 1/
June 11, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Last night I presented to U.K. Counselling Network. The aim of my talk was to explore systemic challenges in responding to victims and survivors of CSA - from my perspective as a survivor not adequately supported by the mental health system, to live alongside trauma. 1/
This word count feels like an important milestone. Thank you to those who have offered to read and feedback on my first draft.
Few more chapters to write, but there is a clear direction now and I’m loving the process. Writing is the Best. Thing. Ever.
#secondbook
Few more chapters to write, but there is a clear direction now and I’m loving the process. Writing is the Best. Thing. Ever.
#secondbook
May 26, 2025 at 4:32 PM
This word count feels like an important milestone. Thank you to those who have offered to read and feedback on my first draft.
Few more chapters to write, but there is a clear direction now and I’m loving the process. Writing is the Best. Thing. Ever.
#secondbook
Few more chapters to write, but there is a clear direction now and I’m loving the process. Writing is the Best. Thing. Ever.
#secondbook
Nothing more to add.
May 14, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Nothing more to add.
Today was a recording day for The Flying Child audiobook. It’s an important process, but far from easy. (Today I was reading in a recording studio about CSA that took place in a recording studio - that was most likely part of a far wider distribution of CSAM (#TACSA)
I am reflecting on:
I am reflecting on:
May 6, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Today was a recording day for The Flying Child audiobook. It’s an important process, but far from easy. (Today I was reading in a recording studio about CSA that took place in a recording studio - that was most likely part of a far wider distribution of CSAM (#TACSA)
I am reflecting on:
I am reflecting on:
If you are struggling because of the headlines today, please do reach out for support @rapecrisis.bsky.social ♥️🌸
#VirginiaGiuffre
#VirginiaGiuffre
April 26, 2025 at 10:06 AM
If you are struggling because of the headlines today, please do reach out for support @rapecrisis.bsky.social ♥️🌸
#VirginiaGiuffre
#VirginiaGiuffre
Today we were recording #TheFlyingChildStory. It’s not easy reading some of my early messages to Pat. They include my ‘rehearsals’ of the words I couldn’t speak. I felt in very safe hands with Toni directing, and Will - the sound engineer - who was a calm and patient presence
#audiobook. #CSA
#audiobook. #CSA
April 1, 2025 at 9:53 PM
Today we were recording #TheFlyingChildStory. It’s not easy reading some of my early messages to Pat. They include my ‘rehearsals’ of the words I couldn’t speak. I felt in very safe hands with Toni directing, and Will - the sound engineer - who was a calm and patient presence
#audiobook. #CSA
#audiobook. #CSA
Day 1 of #TheFlyingChildStory #audiobook:
Rehearsals with Creative Director, Toni, & a morning visit to see the recording studio & meet the lovely team, including our sound engineer.
The recording of this book is a mammoth task, but I’m up for the challenge. Excited to see it come to life
#CSA
Rehearsals with Creative Director, Toni, & a morning visit to see the recording studio & meet the lovely team, including our sound engineer.
The recording of this book is a mammoth task, but I’m up for the challenge. Excited to see it come to life
#CSA
March 26, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Day 1 of #TheFlyingChildStory #audiobook:
Rehearsals with Creative Director, Toni, & a morning visit to see the recording studio & meet the lovely team, including our sound engineer.
The recording of this book is a mammoth task, but I’m up for the challenge. Excited to see it come to life
#CSA
Rehearsals with Creative Director, Toni, & a morning visit to see the recording studio & meet the lovely team, including our sound engineer.
The recording of this book is a mammoth task, but I’m up for the challenge. Excited to see it come to life
#CSA
Today I’ve been at the University of Winchester, working with Midwifery. As always, I used my own lived experience as a springboard for further discussion. My aim was to empower midwives to recognise their role in responding to survivors with compassion, empathy and understanding.
#maternity #CSA
#maternity #CSA
March 24, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Today I’ve been at the University of Winchester, working with Midwifery. As always, I used my own lived experience as a springboard for further discussion. My aim was to empower midwives to recognise their role in responding to survivors with compassion, empathy and understanding.
#maternity #CSA
#maternity #CSA
It’s an honour to be a speaker in the next series of external lectures organised by Tavistock Trauma Service. I’ll take attendees on my journey through #CSA and the compounding impacts of medicalised intervention, eventually seeking an alternative in the form of human-centred, empathic therapy.
March 20, 2025 at 8:22 PM
It’s an honour to be a speaker in the next series of external lectures organised by Tavistock Trauma Service. I’ll take attendees on my journey through #CSA and the compounding impacts of medicalised intervention, eventually seeking an alternative in the form of human-centred, empathic therapy.
We have 🌸✨FOUR 🌸✨spaces left in our next online writing group!
It is a well-established group and a gently faciliated space, with no pressure to share work unless you want. Whilst not a therapy group, wellbeing support is available. Open to all adult survivors of #CSA
[email protected]
It is a well-established group and a gently faciliated space, with no pressure to share work unless you want. Whilst not a therapy group, wellbeing support is available. Open to all adult survivors of #CSA
[email protected]
March 19, 2025 at 4:42 PM
We have 🌸✨FOUR 🌸✨spaces left in our next online writing group!
It is a well-established group and a gently faciliated space, with no pressure to share work unless you want. Whilst not a therapy group, wellbeing support is available. Open to all adult survivors of #CSA
[email protected]
It is a well-established group and a gently faciliated space, with no pressure to share work unless you want. Whilst not a therapy group, wellbeing support is available. Open to all adult survivors of #CSA
[email protected]
Age 9 months - 10 yrs - chronic nosebleeds requiring urgent and frequent cauterisation: “No known cause.”
Age 11: onset of severe scoliosis. Within one year the cause of chronic and near-constant pain: “No known cause.” 1/
Age 11: onset of severe scoliosis. Within one year the cause of chronic and near-constant pain: “No known cause.” 1/
February 25, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Age 9 months - 10 yrs - chronic nosebleeds requiring urgent and frequent cauterisation: “No known cause.”
Age 11: onset of severe scoliosis. Within one year the cause of chronic and near-constant pain: “No known cause.” 1/
Age 11: onset of severe scoliosis. Within one year the cause of chronic and near-constant pain: “No known cause.” 1/
If you have read the book, and you found it helpful, please do consider leaving an Amazon review. 🌸♥️
@zuntold.bsky.social
#CSA #therapy #counselling #trauma end/
@zuntold.bsky.social
#CSA #therapy #counselling #trauma end/
February 25, 2025 at 6:36 PM
If you have read the book, and you found it helpful, please do consider leaving an Amazon review. 🌸♥️
@zuntold.bsky.social
#CSA #therapy #counselling #trauma end/
@zuntold.bsky.social
#CSA #therapy #counselling #trauma end/
I was at Making Survivors Visible In Education conference, delivering survivor-centred workshops into systemic barriers that stand in the way of meaningful support. I also got interviewed by the BBC, who worked very respectfully, considering I can’t be visible #CSA
➡️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=1B34...
➡️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=1B34...
February 22, 2025 at 9:22 AM
I was at Making Survivors Visible In Education conference, delivering survivor-centred workshops into systemic barriers that stand in the way of meaningful support. I also got interviewed by the BBC, who worked very respectfully, considering I can’t be visible #CSA
➡️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=1B34...
➡️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=1B34...
On day 6 of #ItsNotOk:
Be mindful of using the term ‘trauma p**n’ or ‘trauma dumping’ to describe the stories survivors of CSA are disclosing - some after decades of silence. It’s shaming, and demoralising. 1/
Be mindful of using the term ‘trauma p**n’ or ‘trauma dumping’ to describe the stories survivors of CSA are disclosing - some after decades of silence. It’s shaming, and demoralising. 1/
February 8, 2025 at 7:07 PM
On day 6 of #ItsNotOk:
Be mindful of using the term ‘trauma p**n’ or ‘trauma dumping’ to describe the stories survivors of CSA are disclosing - some after decades of silence. It’s shaming, and demoralising. 1/
Be mindful of using the term ‘trauma p**n’ or ‘trauma dumping’ to describe the stories survivors of CSA are disclosing - some after decades of silence. It’s shaming, and demoralising. 1/
