Shining A Light: The Vital Work Of Rape Crisis Centres With Loretta Brosnan McDonagh Having The Chats With Peter And Sophia podcast

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Shining a Light: The Vital Work of Rape Crisis Centres with Loretta Brosnan McDonagh

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Trigger Warning:
This episode discusses topics around sexual violence, childhood sexual abuse, recovery, and healing.

Please take care while listening. 💛

It’s okay to take breaks while listening.

In this special and deeply personal episode, Sophia sits down with Loretta Brosnan McDonagh, Director of Mayo Rape Crisis Centre, ahead of Loretta’s retirement.

Together, they have an open and powerful conversation about the vital services provided not just by Mayo RCC, but by Rape Crisis Centres across Ireland.

Sophia shares her own personal connection to the work being done, and the profound importance of raising awareness around the realities of sexual violence, recovery, and the supports that exist.

Loretta brings years of experience, compassion, and advocacy to this conversation, discussing everything from the history of Mayo RCC, to the process of reaching out for help, the misconceptions around sexual violence, and the critical need for community support.

This conversation shines a light on services that are often misunderstood or unseen, services that change and save lives.

If this episode resonates with you, we encourage you to share it to help raise awareness.

These conversations matter.

Survivors matter.

Support matters.

Thank you to Loretta, the Mayo Rape Crisis Centre, and all Rape Crisis Centres across Ireland for the life-changing work you do.

If you or someone you know needs support, help is available:

📞 Mayo Rape Crisis Centre:

Freephone Helpline: 1800 234 900
Website: www.mrcc.ie
Email: [email protected]

📞 24-Hour National Rape Crisis Helpline (Ireland):

Freephone: 1800 77 88 88
Website: www.rapecrisishelp.ie
(Find your local centre through the Rape Crisis Ireland network.)

🌐 Other Supports:

Rape Crisis Centres are located all across Ireland, offering free, confidential support for survivors of sexual violence, their families, and loved ones.
You do not need to go through this alone. Reach out in whatever way feels safest for you, a call, an email, or even just a message to begin.

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