Joan Crowley
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Lord Ralphington strutting his stuff on our way home from the park earlier. 🐾🐾
#AdoptDontShop
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@JonjayNeedham1 There is a special place in hell for these abusers...
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Update on #ThisLittleLad
(See below)
This little lad faced sustained, extreme 'man-made' trauma for many years.
He was raped by a man, tortured by a man, abused by a man, bullied by men, suffered violence by men.
(the problem & issues clearly lie with men) he was mocked by men, gaslight by men, dismissed & disbelieved by men.
(Of course not all men)
Yet...when he was eventually able to ask for help was supported by mostly women, in fact most of the charities & orgs that support victims & survivors are made up of amazing women. 🙏🏼
(Thank you all💙)
That little lad was me👇🏼
I now talk publicly to help others just like myself.
I use this platform as a voice 📣 I am quiet, (i don't like the spotlight) peaceful person who genuinely cares about others.
I am grateful for all the amazing support. 🙏🏼
I have never once made a single penny for my work in this area, I refused major book deals, media, honours, awards.
Last year my posts had millions of views. (All focused on the issues & obstacles many victims & survivors face).
I can assure you my life is not all about trauma, It's not all I think or talk about.
Self-care & balance is vital to be successful in the long term.
I enjoy many things in life, humour, art, music, family, friends.
Many of my friends think I had a privilaged upbringing & graduated from some nice uni, they know little or nothing about my history.
I've lived in some of the most deprived, violent council estates (projects)
in the UK & the care system & barely survived to tell the tale, no uni yet I excelled in my work.
I am proud of who I am & what I stand for.
So...whats been happening?
Many have asked why i have been so quiet lately.
(Public speaking, voluntary roles etc)
Fyi. I am not taking on public speaking engagements, media articles or voluntary roles atm. (Not because I don't want to do so)
Why?
All i can say is I am a serving police officer, I have been left with no choice but to make several complaints/grievances/challenges about the poor treatment I received in the police force since I decided to speak publicly as a rape, abuse & torture survivor to make positive change, this includes my secondment to the NPCC (National Police Chiefs Council) VAWG team at their request in 2022.
I returned all my policing medals, awards & commendations because of the treatment I received.
It has not been a good time for me & has gone on for a number of years.
The grievance ongoing therefore I cannot discuss this further atm.
Sadly, it almost led to my suicide on duty, thankfully I sought help at the last minute & I'm glad i did. @JamesPlaceUK 👏🏼💙
Too many police officers sadly taking their own lives atm. No a lot of support in the service tbh.
Moving forward my future is uncertain career wise because of my stand.
This could put my home at risk. I want polcing to be successful, thats in everyone's best interests.
I have always acted with integrity, honesty & respect & will never change that.
I have done nothing wrong.
As far as i know I am the only serving police officer talking publicly as a rape survivor in the UK.
That has not been easy!
Why did i choose to make this unusual decision?
To make a difference & use my extensive lived & professional experience to help make positive change.
Not everyone appreciated or supported my decision.
It was my decision to make.
I do not regret it!
Make a difference they say, well...I went way above & beyond & here we are.
Thank you for your kind support. 🙏🏼💙✊🏼
#ThisLittleLad

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Another heifer calf on the ground! CriCri is a great mother and one of my best milking cows. #calves
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@Kilsunny_Herd I've seen the term a few times but what is a heifer calf?
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@PhilSledge Brisk a.m. stroll, then treat, awaiting lunch... exhausting!...
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