Tom: Part 2 - Now
Tom Leavesley-Matthews tells Catriona how he copes today after surviving childhood sexual abuse.
Tom Leavesley-Matthews tells Catriona how he copes today after surviving childhood sexual abuse.
He talks about what it was like to climb Mount Kilimanjaro to raise money for organisations helping survivors of male sexual abuse and how just going for a run helps him clear his mind on difficult days. He also talks about he and his husband’s plans to start a family and his hopes and worries for the future.
If you've been affected by child sexual abuse or violence, you can find details of organisations in the UK who offer help and support at bbc.co.uk/actionline.
Presented by Catriona Morton, After is a 10-part series, featuring discussions between survivors of sexual abuse and assault about what happened to them and how they cope now.
Produced by Danielle Stephens. The Executive Producer is Clare Chadburn. It is a Wisebuddah production for Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Sounds.
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After: Surviving sexual assault
Stories of how life continues after sexual assault. Hosted by Catriona Morton.