By Lowie Trevena, Wednesday Mar 17, 2021
“The Radical Resilience Project was a long time coming,” say Bryony and Meg. “It came about through joy, through rage, through humour, through frustration, through pleasure, through pain, through honesty and through trust – through the deepest need to change what has not been working for such a long time.”
An organisation aiming to change systems, create new structures, dismantle rape culture and support survivors of sexual violence, the Radical Resilience Project (RRP) is led by 33-year-old Bryony and 28-year-old Meg.
As survivors themselves, the pair wanted to create an organisation that was run by and for survivors. The RRP is offering practical emotional and financial support outside of the mainstream services, as well as advocating through writing, talks, training, consultancy and campaigns.
Rebellious wellbeing for women in Bristol
By Lowie Trevena, Monday Feb 22, 2021
“Women in our groups and on the course can take their social masks off, express fear, anger and sadness and reveal parts of themselves to a nurturing, empowering community,” says Jessica Wylie, the founder of a new group that hopes to uplift and support Bristol’s women.
Rebel Girls Club is a new space for women to share, learn and grow, with courses and drop-ins starting at Aesop’s Cafe in Easton in March.
Hoping to be a hub for support and guidance, Jessica hopes that the group can be a healing space during the pandemic and beyond.