“To be a Patron for ‘ Breaking the Silence ‘ is an honour.
Raj had to fight her own battles for freedom. Choice drove her to be who she is today. A mighty lady with a powerful message, that ‘ We Will Not be Silenced’. Her absolute dedication to this cause is to be commended.
Heartfelt real life stories that led her to the spirit in her dance to set people free of all types of torture.
I am proud to be asked to be a part of this amazing team, as I have witnessed their work so far. Engaging all ages and all cultures, gathering the weak to give them strength. Lifting the lost and broken and leading them to a path of healing. Educating people up and down the country on a subject quite often taboo. Together, we will give voice to the silent.
How mighty we shall become United in our cause.
A change is gonna come!“
Mandy Thomas is an Author / Poet / Artist / Photographer and a Justice Advocate / Media commentator for Domestic Violence.
Having suffered many years at the hands of her ex Mandy has come through the most horrific tortures imaginable.
” Mind games are the worst as they follow you through life and beyond. Physical war wounds will always be there to remind me of my past too.”
Mandy is a ‘Survivor Ambassador’ for Women’s Aid raising awareness and funds for domestic violence.
Is a main speaker at conferences and in the media and continues to fight for justice.
Her book ‘You Can’t Run’ is a biography of real life horrific events, published by Penguin/ Random House.
Mandy was awarded ‘Women of Power Award 2014’ by S.T.O.R.M. (CEO) Marie Hanson
Mandy is also a well-known artist having exhibited up and down the country. Her works are of a realism style. She is a member of ‘ The Swindon Artists Forum’. Has her own studio and displays at local art groups and exhibitions. Since winning ‘Artist of the Year’ back in 2007 she has travelled far and wide with her works. Her Longleat lions even made their way to the ‘Royal Crescent of Bath’ for a very distinguished exhibition.
Mandy has a keen interest in photography and has photographed wedding, children and nature. Capturing candid one off shots is her trait.
For over 40 years Mandy has been an avid poet and has built up a rather large collection of varied pieces. Her love of reading and writing has increased over the latter years.
