British TV personality Coleen Nolan, known for her candid opinions on Loose Women, now serves as a direct and honest advice columnist focusing on issues related to sex, relationships, and life challenges. If you seek guidance, you can reach out via email at dearcoleen@mirror.co.uk. Unfortunately, due to the volume of messages, individual responses are not possible. Alternatively, you can send letters to Coleen Nolan at The Daily Mirror, One Canada Square, London E14 5AP.
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Seeking assistance, a reader opened up to Coleen about a deeply personal matter. Recalling a history of childhood sexual abuse that spanned a decade, the reader disclosed this traumatic experience for the first time following the departure of their father from the family home.
Despite confiding only in their late husband during his battle with cancer, the reader faced rejection from their family upon revealing the truth. Feeling isolated and misunderstood, they now struggle to navigate life without the support they once depended on.
Yearning for guidance on rebuilding their life, the reader reached out to Coleen for advice on taking the next steps towards healing and independence.
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In response, Coleen praised the reader for their courage in speaking up and emphasized that the abuse was in no way their fault. Encouraging the reader to seek professional support, Coleen urged them to break free from the burden of family expectations and prioritize their own well-being.
Sharing a personal anecdote about her sister’s experience with disclosure and family reactions, Coleen underscored the importance of seeking help from external resources and support groups. She recommended reaching out to organizations like the National Association for People Abused in Childhood for assistance tailored to adult survivors of childhood abuse.
Highlighting the benefits of therapy in processing past trauma, Coleen suggested seeking referrals from a general practitioner or exploring private therapy options through reputable associations like the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.
Ultimately, Coleen reassured the reader that they have already shown resilience in surviving their past experiences and deserve to embrace a future filled with growth and happiness.