Courageous Women

Courageous Women is based in Auckland, New Zealand. Our aim is to empower, inspire and support women survivors of sexual abuse and their families, and assist survivors in reducing feelings of shame and isolation which often surrounds sexual abuse.

Beauty & Strength

"The lotus flower grows out of the mud and emerges unblemished - bright and beautiful - from the murky depths.
The deeper the mud, the more exquisite the flower.
Despite its beginnings, mud does not cling to the pristine flower. It retains its purity.
The lotus flower speaks of resilience, potential, growth and overcoming.
This is a powerful reminder that we too can emerge from difficult beginnings, intact at the deepest level of our being."
                                                    Challenged by Childhood
                                                             Kay Douglas

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Empowering, Inspiring & Supporting

Our aim is to empower, inspire and support women survivors of sexual abuse.

Courageous Women runs monthly peer support groups aimed at providing support with people who understand, sharing knowledge and information, comradeship, encouragement, motivation and inspiration.
We have empowering and fun guest speakers frequently, and a relaxed and safe environment. Find out more

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Family & Friends

We know that family and friends of sexual abuse survivors are deeply affected by what has happened to their loved one and they are also affected by how their loved one copes with this trauma and we want to acknowledge that.
Therefore they need their own forms of support, so we would like to hear from family and friends as to how we can encourage and support you. Contact us

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