Disruptive: How I triumphed over years of abuse from those who were supposed to protect me

By Angela Bayley
Published By R. Eric Swanepoel
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Published: Nov. 30, 2011
Words: 149683 (approximate)
Language: English

Ebook short description

Abuse, betrayal and negligence fail to break Angela's spirit. A sensitive and intelligent young girl and talented athlete, she is myopically labelled 'disruptive' by the incompetent authorities. Though at times her beloved cat and budgie seem to be the only reasons to keep going, she somehow pulls through. Then, years later, a happy paramedic, she is sexually assaulted by a colleague...

Extended description

Abuse, betrayal and negligence fail to break Angela's spirit. A sensitive and intelligent young girl and talented athlete, she is myopically labelled 'disruptive' by the incompetent authorities. Though at times her beloved cat and budgie seem to be the only reasons to keep going, she somehow pulls through. Then, years later, a happy wife, mother and paramedic, she is sexually assaulted in an ambulance by a colleague and buried memories of her childhood resurface to devastating effect.

Four years of therapy see her sectioned, re-living the sexual, emotional and physical horrors, plumbing the depths of suicidal depression, and re-visiting her old friends, bulimia and anorexia, before emerging a stronger person, determined to expose her persecutors and put her experiences at the service of others.

Angela Bayley's acutely observed and heart-rending autobiography is a long way from your average misery memoir, including as it does a moving chapter by her consultant psychiatrist.... (Read more) Abuse, betrayal and negligence fail to break Angela's spirit. A sensitive and intelligent young girl and talented athlete, she is myopically labelled 'disruptive' by the incompetent authorities. Though at times her beloved cat and budgie seem to be the only reasons to keep going, she somehow pulls through. Then, years later, a happy wife, mother and paramedic, she is sexually assaulted in an ambulance by a colleague and buried memories of her childhood resurface to devastating effect.

Four years of therapy see her sectioned, re-living the sexual, emotional and physical horrors, plumbing the depths of suicidal depression, and re-visiting her old friends, bulimia and anorexia, before emerging a stronger person, determined to expose her persecutors and put her experiences at the service of others.

Angela Bayley's acutely observed and heart-rending autobiography is a long way from your average misery memoir, including as it does a moving chapter by her consultant psychiatrist.

'Disruptive' should be compulsory reading for the caring professions, and will appeal to all students of human nature. This gripping book is an enthralling testimony to the power of love and friendship (both human and animal) and the survival instinct.

'...When you can live your life from day to day without the past overwhelming you, you have truly begun your recovery. This book is an account of such a new beginning.' – Extract from the chapter written by Angela's consultant psychiatrist.

This book formed the basis for a civil case against Nottinghamshire County Council. Twenty pence from every copy sold will be donated to NAPAC, the National Association for People Abused in Childhood.

What they said about the original print version:

('Disruptive: How I triumphed over years of abuse from those who were supposed to protect me', ISBN 978-0-9563258-0-8)

‘An invaluable resource…The book is really important for practitioners in child protection.’ -- Rostrum magazine, ‘the voice of social work in Scotland’

‘Angela has not only retold the events on a "surface level" basis but she extends a hand to the reader and takes them into the depths of her experiences, sharing the innermost vulnerable parts of those experiences. I believe that this story needs to be told. It reveals a larger slice of the bigger picture (in terms of the impact of abuse) than many other books of its kind.’ -- Helen Munt, Office Manager, National Association for People Abused in Childhood

‘This book [...] would be particularly helpful to those who work or intend to work professionally with children and young people, in helping them to understand the impact that a damaged, disrupted childhood can have on a person’s life, behaviour and relationships.’ -- Pauline Pearson, Dip. Counselling, Churches’ Child Protection Advisory Service

‘Angela suffered neglect and abuse in childhood, the legacy of which resurfaced after she was raped as an adult and resulted in her being sectioned. Although graphic at times, this well-written story tells how she emerged a stronger person, wanting to help others.’ -- Jenny Stucke, Project Manager, Directory and Book Services
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