A very warm and safe welcome to Survivors Manchester.

Whatever you may be thinking and although you may feel it, we can guarantee 100% that you are not alone... just being here proves that. We also understand how much courage it may take to access our website, whether that's for the first time or as a return visitor. With this in mind we want to try and make this space as safe, useful and supportive as possible.

We hope you realise this, we want to acknowledge it anyway, but you've made a big step towards healing and breaking free from the legacy of abuse. You really are an inspiration and if your sat there reading this then that is evidence enough... it says a lot about how you're thinking about, and are, breaking the silence.

The site has been designed to provide you with various kinds of information, help and support, from downloadable self help guides to ways of contacting us and connecting with other men.

So take your time to have a look around. Read what you can but do it in your own time, remember you're in control now - there's no rush.

We are working with our friends at 1in6.org to create an exciting virtual experience for men who are recovering from childhood sexual abuse. The project, in it's early stages, seeks to make use of technology for survivors in an anonymous and productive way to help keep men on the path to healing. If you would be willing to take part in our survey, this will better inform our project team to help design the most effective tool. Many thanks to all who don't mind spending a few minutes to lend a hand. Your voice really matters: Male survivors, want to help us develop a new project 4 male survivors of CSA? http://tinyurl.com/7rggbra