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25/04/2025

If you’re healing from a difficult relationship, emotional abuse, or just trying to feel like you again… this page is for you.

Here’s the truth: you don’t have to wait until you feel ready. You can start small, today.

6 Things You Can Do Right Now to Begin Your Healing Journey:
1. Name it – This happened. You are allowed to acknowledge it.
2. Move gently – Movement helps release stored emotion. It doesn’t have to be intense.
3. Seek safety – Healing happens in relationship. One safe person is enough.
4. Set a small boundary – Boundaries signal to your body that you’re safe now.
5. Limit triggers – You are allowed to mute, unfollow, avoid and protect your peace.
6. Rest – Rest is not lazy. It’s essential. Your body needs recovery, not punishment.

At The Dandelion Project, we offer trauma-aware support through movement and connection.

Our Survivor Steps programme is created specifically for people like you – those looking for a gentle, empowering way back to themselves.

Want to start your journey with us?
Visit www.thedandelionproject.co.uk or check the link in bio for our next available programme.

08/04/2025

If you’ve ever felt lost after a difficult relationship — or unsure how to feel safe in your own body again — Survivor Steps was created for you.

It’s a trauma-aware, movement-based space for women who are ready to feel stronger, more connected, and more themselves again — gently and at their own pace.

We don’t focus on fitness.
We focus on feeling. On trust. On healing through movement — with no judgement, no pressure, and no mirrors.

The next 6-week programme is coming soon.
Follow this page to be the first to know when sign-ups open — or head to
www.thedandelionproject.co.uk to join the waiting list.

You don’t have to be ready.

You just have to be curious.

04/04/2025

For so many women, movement isn’t just physical—it’s emotional.

It’s the moment something clicks.The moment your body says “I’m safe now”.

It’s not about being a dancer.It’s not about telling your story.

It’s about feeling again. Trusting again. Reconnecting to you.

If you’ve been through a tough relationship…
If you’re still carrying the weight of things you can’t quite name…
If you’re tired of feeling like a version of yourself you don’t recognise…

This programme is for you.Survivor Steps is a free, 6-week movement and recovery programme for women who’ve experienced emotional harm, toxic relationships, or painful breakups.

No pressure. No judgment. Just gentle support and space to rebuild.

Our next course starts 2nd May in Colchester.

Watch the video. Feel the shift. And if it speaks to you—or someone you know—get in touch.

More info at: www.thedandelionproject.co.uk

Read our latest blog “Was it really that bad?” - here: https://www.thedandelionproject.co.uk/blog

02/04/2025

You used to feel confident.

You used to laugh more.
You used to dream. And now?

After him, after them, after that, you don’t even know where to start.

This is for you.

Survivor Steps is not just for women who’ve experienced abuse. It’s for those who’ve come through anything that left them questioning their worth, their voice, or their identity.

Starting May 2nd in Colchester. Fully funded. Just bring you.

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26/03/2025

I need to apologise.

I realise I haven’t been clear enough
Our classes, our programmes, this whole project…
they’re for you — even if you don’t call yourself a “survivor.”

Maybe he didn’t hit you.
Maybe you still question whether it “counts.”
Maybe it was just shouting. Silent treatment.
Maybe you lost yourself, slowly.
Felt like you were walking on eggshells.
Kept shrinking to keep the peace.
Stopped trusting your gut.

You don’t need a label to say
“This hurt me.”

You’re welcome here if you’ve ever felt trapped, ever doubted your worth,
ever stayed when it wasn’t safe — emotionally, mentally, physically.

You’re welcome if you’ve had a narcissistic ex.
If your healing journey feels messy.
If you’ve never told a soul.

You’re welcome here.
And I’m sorry I didn’t say that louder, sooner.

This space is for you.
You’re not too broken. You’re not too late.
And you don’t need permission to begin again.

25/03/2025

Ever wondered what a trauma-informed movement class actually looks like?

How can movement help you heal from something you never thought you’d get through?

Why do women leave saying they feel lighter, stronger… more like themselves again?

Take a peek behind the scenes of Survivor Steps—our empowering, body-based programme designed to help survivors of domestic abuse rebuild confidence, reconnect with their bodies, and rediscover their strength.

Our next programme starts May 2nd in Colchester and registration is now OPEN! It’s fully funded, but spaces are limited—so don’t wait.Sign up or learn more at: www.thedandelionproject.co.uk

Know someone this could help?
Please share this with them.

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18/03/2025

🌟 Exciting News! 🌟

We’re beyond thrilled to announce that Be More Dandelion CIC has been awarded a £5,000 grant from the of England Co-op’s Community Cares Fund! 🎉

This funding will support our Survivor Steps programme, using trauma-informed movement and dance to empower survivors of domestic abuse. With this grant, we can provide vital workshops that help women rebuild their confidence, resilience, and trust—a crucial step in their healing journey.

Thank you to the East of England Co-op for believing in our mission and to everyone who continues to support us! Together, we are helping survivors reclaim their strength and independence.

08/03/2025

🌼 International Women’s Day 2025 🌼

Today, we celebrate the strength, resilience, and unstoppable power of women everywhere.

To every woman who has had to rebuild herself, who has had to rise from places she never thought she’d escape, who is still finding her way—you are incredible.

At The Dandelion Project, we stand with survivors, with women reclaiming their confidence, their voices, and their lives. Our movement isn’t just about healing—it’s about thriving. About stepping into the light, owning your story, and knowing that you are never alone.

💛 To the women still fighting battles no one sees—you are powerful.
💛 To the women lifting others as they rise—you are unstoppable.
💛 To the women who dare to dream again—you are inspiring.

This IWD, let’s keep breaking the silence, breaking the stigma, and breaking the limits placed on us.

Together, we rise.

Tag a woman who inspires you! ⬇️✨

07/03/2025

🚨 New Blog Post 🚨

Breaking the silence is the first step in supporting someone in a domestic abuse situation. It’s not always easy to know what to say or do—but your support can make all the difference.

In our latest blog post, we share practical ways to help, listen, and empower someone facing domestic abuse. Whether it’s a friend, family member, or colleague, knowing how to support them could change their life.

Read more here: 🔗 www.thedandelionproject.co.uk/blogs

💛 Share this post to help spread awareness. You never know who might need to see it.

06/03/2025

💛 Helping Survivors Rebuild Through Movement 💛

At The Dandelion Project, we believe in the power of movement to heal, transform, and empower. Survivors of domestic abuse often carry their experiences in their bodies—through tension, fear, and self-doubt. Our trauma-informed programmes and workshops help women reclaim their confidence, rediscover their strength, and step into their power through movement and dance.

This is more than just exercise. It’s about healing, connection, and a renewed sense of self. 🌱

If you’re ready to take a step toward healing, join our community. Let’s move forward together.

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25/02/2025

❝I never thought I could trust my body again… but movement changed everything.❞

Abbie’s story isn’t just about surviving—it’s about rediscovering strength, confidence, and trust in herself after trauma.

She felt disconnected, stuck, and overwhelmed—until she found healing through movement. Step by step, she began to reclaim her body, her emotions, and her power.

This is your reminder: Healing is possible. Your story isn’t over. Are you ready to take the first step? ❤️

✨ Share in the comments: What has helped you the most on your healing journey? ✨

24/02/2025

✨ Self-care is a radical act of resilience. ✨

Taking time for yourself isn’t selfish—it’s how you reclaim your energy and power. Healing doesn’t just happen in big moments; it happens in the quiet, simple acts of self-kindness.

💛 Take a deep breath.
💛 Make a warm cup of tea.
💛 Move your body, even if it’s just stretching.
💛 Step outside for a few minutes of fresh air.

Your healing matters. Your peace matters. YOU matter.

💬 What’s your favorite self-care ritual? Drop it below!

21/02/2025

Movement has always been my language - a way to express what words sometimes can't.

It's why Survivor Steps exists and why we’re so passionate about using dance and movement to help survivors of domestic abuse rebuild trust, confidence and resilience.

In our latest blog, our founder, Fi Bool’s explore how movement can be a tool for healing, allowing emotions to be processed in a way that feels safe and empowering.

She shines a light on some of Be More Dandelion: The Dandelion Project recent work that featured in Healthwatch Essex Trauma Exhibition at The Minories and is currently on display University of Suffolk.

Movement isn't just exercise for physical health, it isn't solely for your mental health. It goes far beyond this. A way to reclaim your body, your story and your strength.

Read more here: www.thedandelionproject.co.uk/blog

17/02/2025

Let’s be honest… healing is HARD.

It’s messy. It’s painful. And some days, it feels impossible.

But here’s the truth: You don’t have to do it alone.

Movement is one of the most powerful tools to release trauma, regain trust in your body, and rebuild your confidence—and that’s exactly why we created The Dandelion Project.

You deserve support. You deserve healing. And you deserve to feel like YOU again.

❤️ Double-tap if you needed this reminder today. ❤️

14/02/2025

This Valentine’s Day, Choose You.

Love isn’t just about grand gestures or picture-perfect romance. It’s about safety, kindness, and feeling truly seen.

For anyone who has felt love turn into something painful, today can be difficult. But you are worthy of love that doesn’t hurt—starting with the love you show yourself.

💛 Love yourself in the small moments.
💛 Love yourself as you heal.
💛 Love yourself enough to step into your power.

If today feels hard, know that you are not alone. The Dandelion Project is here to remind you: your strength, your softness, and your story matter.

Drop a 💛 in the comments if you’re choosing self-love today.

10/02/2025

Confidence after trauma is possible. Here’s how:

✔️ Acknowledge Your Strength – You’ve already survived 100% of your hardest days.

✔️ Move With Intention – Healing happens in the body. Dance, stretch, breathe deeply.

✔️ Reclaim Your Narrative – Your story does not define you. YOU define your story.

✔️ Find Your Support Circle – Healing is easier when you’re not alone.

✔️ Keep Showing Up – Healing isn’t linear, but every step forward matters.

💬 Which step are you focusing on today? Let’s talk in the comments!

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