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November 2025: I was honoured to be ask to speak at the Southend Safeguarding Conference, where this year’s focus is Online Harm. Events like this are vital for professionals working with young people, giving them the opportunity to deepen their understanding of the hidden risks that exist online. Every time I deliver a session, I’m taken back to a period in my life when everything felt uncertain for my family. That memory is what drives me to keep doing this work — to share our story as widely as possible in the hope of helping others avoid similar situations.

This session was an emotional one for several delegates, particularly those with teenage daughters, and I’m grateful for the kind words they shared afterwards. It’s a gentle reminder that so many of us are simply parents trying our best.

December 2025: Ending the year delivering to some fantastic colleges in the UK. Some really impactful female focused sessions sharing our story with them and showing them that knowledge really does mean power.

January 2026: Starting the year off with a NAMSS Online session! It was a great opportunity to be asked to be part of such a supportive and dedicated collective of professionals. Feedback was so positive with many sharing with me after the event how “honest, moving and impactful” the session was. Thank you to everyone involved!