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  • Day 2 Pending- Breaking the Silence about West Mercia Police

    Day 2 Pending- Breaking the Silence about West Mercia Police

    Most people never hear what happens after the harm is done — especially when systems, not survivors, are protected. This post breaks the silence on the procedural failures behind the investigation into Sgt Conrad Smith, revealing how missed witnesses, delayed decisions, and institutional assumptions caused avoidable damage. This is not character assassination but a survivor’s…

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  • Navigating Trauma Through a Professional Standards Investigation

    Navigating Trauma Through a Professional Standards Investigation

    The author reflects on a calm meeting with a Professional Standards officer regarding misconduct allegations, contrasting it with past anxiety. Despite feeling composed, they describe the lasting psychological effects of the investigation and ongoing trauma from police failures. The encounter raises concerns about the lasting impact of being labeled a victim and PTSD symptoms.

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  • Facing the Abyss: The Psychological Toll of Repeated Police Contact After Domestic Abuse

    Facing the Abyss: The Psychological Toll of Repeated Police Contact After Domestic Abuse

    Back at the Starting Line This post contains first-person accounts of domestic abuse, trauma responses, institutional failure, and repeated police contact. It references psychological distress, post-traumatic stress symptoms, and the impact of safeguarding failures on both adults and children.Readers who may find these themes distressing are advised to proceed with care. I cannot shake the

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