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A massive thank you to West Kilbride’s Girl Guides for this amazing donation of gifts for survivors! 🎁 @girlguidingayrshirenorth.org.uk
#GiftDonations #KindnessForChristmas #AnyBodyAnyTypeAnyTime
December 19, 2025 at 11:26 AM
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This @glasgowcomiccon remember: cool cosplay? Always ask before taking a pic. Kind vibes only. 🎭✨ #CosplayIsNotConsent #RespectBoundaries #AnyBodyAnyTypeAnyTime
Cosplay is NOT Consent
August 15, 2025 at 11:03 AM
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The music’s loud, the vibes are high, but harassment has no place at festivals.
If you need support, The STAR Centre is always here. You’re not alone. 💛
#GlitterAndConsent #SafeFestivals #FestivalSafety #EndHarassment #AnyBodyAnyTypeAnyTime
July 7, 2025 at 11:02 AM
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Stop saying sorry. 💜
You don’t need to apologise for taking up space, setting boundaries, or feeling deeply.
You are allowed to rest.
You are allowed to feel.
You are allowed to protect your peace.

You never have to shrink yourself to be worthy of care.

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Stop saying sorry for... -Being busy and owning your time -Setting boundaries for yourself -Not being perfect always -Crying or showing emotions
August 4, 2025 at 11:02 AM
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🌙 Badge Design 2 🌙
A design that celebrates freedom, movement, and solidarity.
Your vote could make this the official Reclaim the Night badge! 💜
Vote through link in bio! 🔗
#ReclaimTheNight #16DaysOfActivism #VoteNow #AnyBodyAnyTypeAnyTime
November 10, 2025 at 9:28 AM
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Sex trafficking is happening closer than we think. The STAR Centre support survivors with care, advocacy, and a safe space to heal.
You are not alone. 💜
#EndSexTrafficking #WorldDayAgainstTrafficking #AnyBodyAnyTypeAnyTime
World Day Against Trafficking In Persons. 30th July 2025.
July 30, 2025 at 11:01 AM
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No matter what you’re going through, remember this:
You matter. You are loved. You are not alone. 💜
Whenever you’re ready, we’re here to listen and support you.

#YouMatter #YouAreLoved #YouAreNotAlone #SupportMatters #AnyBodyAnyTypeAnyTime
You matter. You are loved. You are not alone.
January 6, 2026 at 12:01 PM
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Some days are heavy. That’s okay.
Give yourself grace. Rest if you need.
You’re still doing your best, even if it doesn’t feel like it. 💜

#SelfCompassion #MentalHealthMatters #BeKindToYourself #GentleReminder #AnyBodyAnyTypeAnyTime
Be kind to yourself. Even on bad days.
November 27, 2025 at 12:02 PM
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Pride is powerful & political. 🌈 At The STAR Centre, we believe every survivor deserves safety & support, no matter their sex, gender or sexuality. We’re here. We believe you. We stand with you. 🏳️‍⚧️ 🏳️‍🌈
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Happy Pride Month from The STAR Centre
June 1, 2025 at 4:31 PM
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🕒 Voting closes soon!
Check out all 5 amazing badge designs created by young people in East Ayrshire for this year’s Reclaim the Night March ✊
Each one celebrates freedom, empowerment & solidarity, vote via the form in our bio!
#ReclaimTheNight #YouthActivism #16DaysOfActivism #AnybodyAnyTypeAnyTime
November 12, 2025 at 10:22 AM
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As a feminist organisation, The STAR Centre believe in the power of every voice. You’re not alone when you speak out. We want to break the silence, challenge injustice, and build a world where all women are heard & supported. 💜 #YourVoiceMatters #AnyBodyAnyTypeAnyTime
Your voice matters
January 15, 2026 at 12:02 PM
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Hey young artists (11–25)! 🎨
We're running a badge design comp for #ReclaimTheNight your chance to stand against gender-based violence 💜
🏆 Winner gets a £50 voucher
🧷 Badge handed out to 200 marchers
📅 Deadline: Nov 1
Link in bio!
#YouthActivism #AnyBodyAnyTypeAnyTime
October 3, 2025 at 11:02 AM
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Huge thanks to Annandale Roofing in Ayrshire for generously repairing our roof free of charge. As a small charity, this act of kindness means the world, it helps ensure survivors of sexual violence can continue to receive support in a welcoming space. 💜
#Grateful #AnyBodyAnyTypeAnyTime
September 1, 2025 at 6:27 PM
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We’re so proud to announce the winner of our Reclaim the Night badge design competition!
Huge congratulations to Lucie aged 12, your impactful design will be worn by marchers this year and kept in the Glasgow Women's Library archive. You should be so proud! 🌟
#ReclaimTheNight #AnyBodyAnyTypeAnyTime
November 17, 2025 at 1:49 PM
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Asking for help doesn’t mean you’re weak, it means you’re human. 💜
It takes incredible bravery to reach out, and that strength deserves to be seen and supported. If you’re not ready yet, that’s okay too. . We're here whenever you're ready.
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Asking for help does not make you weak
August 25, 2025 at 11:01 AM
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Allport’s Scale helps explain something chilling:
Gender-based violence doesn’t just happen—it grows from seeds we often don’t notice.
New blog post on the growth of GBV and why “the little things” aren’t so little.
🔗Link in bio.
#AllportsScale #GenderBasedViolence #AnyBodyAnyTypeAnyTime
New Blog Post! Violence is the end: Misogyny Grows in Stages. [7-10 min read]
May 12, 2025 at 8:00 AM
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Feminism is for all 💜
Feminism works to dismantle harmful gender norms that affect us all.
It challenges the roles and pressures that harm us all — giving men space to feel, and women the freedom to live without fear or limits. If you believe in equity, you're a feminist 💪
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Feminism is for all
September 16, 2025 at 11:02 AM
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These words are more than just affirmations, they’re truths, even on the days they’re hard to believe. Whether you whisper them, shout them, or simply hold them in your heart, let them remind you of your worth. Always. 💜
#AffirmationsForSurvivors #SupportSurvivors #AnyBodyAnyTypeAnyTime
I am kind. I am strong. I am enough. I am special. I am confident. I am courageous.
September 12, 2025 at 11:02 AM
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Coping after sexual violence isn’t easy, but support is here. 💜
Download free info booklets from Rape Crisis Scotland on our website.
Find tools and guidance to help you through each step. Link in bio. 🔗
#CopingAfterSexualViolence #RapeCrisisScotland #SupportSurvivors #AnyBodyAnyTypeAnyTime
Information for survivors of sexual violence: Coping after sexual violence. Download your free resource. This resource provides guidance on coping after experiencing sexual violence. It includes grounding techniques, self care tips and information on how to seek support during the recovery process.
September 26, 2025 at 11:02 AM
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When everything feels overwhelming, it can be hard to know where to start. A self-care jar can be really helpful. Fill it with ideas that comfort & ground you. Then, when you’re feeling drained, pull one out & take a moment just for you. 💜
#SelfCare #AnyBodyAnyTypeAnyTime
Self-Care Jar. 1. get an empty jar. 2 write down your favourite self-care ideas on strips of paper. 3. whenever you're feeling stressed out, or drained - pull out a strip of paper then do that activity
October 1, 2025 at 11:06 AM
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✨ Daily Self-Care Habits ✨
Self-care isn’t a luxury, it’s a necessity.
Small daily habits can create space for healing, comfort, and strength.
There’s no “right” way to show up for yourself. Go gently.
You are not alone.💜
#DailySelfCare #SelfCareHabits #MentalHealthMatters #AnyBodyAnyTypeAnyTime
Daily Self-Care Habits: - Eat something you enjoy -Practice any form of physical activity you enjoy -Journal, paint, or meditate -Spend time with your loved ones, or give them a call! -Go for a walk or spend some time outside -Resting (doesn't have to mean sleep!)
July 31, 2025 at 11:01 AM
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Seeing a lot of stories about gender-based violence, and some harmful victim-blaming too? It’s okay to step back, mute, or take a break. Remember, The STAR Centre is here to listen, believe, & support you. Always.
#SocialMediaBreak #SupportSurvivors #AnyBodyAnyTypeAnyTime
The Current News Cycle is Full of Cases of Gender-Based & Sexual Violence. Which can feel overwhelming Right now, reports of sexual and gender-based violence are receiving a lot of attention—but too often, the responses focus on the survivor and their actions. This kind of focus misunderstands consent, control, and abuse, and it downplays the responsibility of the perpetrator, shifting attention away from the harm they’ve caused. Violence is always the responsibility of the person who chooses to use it. It's heavy, and it might be too much, so it's okay to disengage. Mute accounts, set boundaries, take a break. Prioritise yourself and your mental health. And remember, The STAR Centre are here for you. We're here to listen, believe, and support you. Always. starcentreayrshire.org
July 16, 2025 at 8:33 PM
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Sexual Violence is any sexual activity that happens without consent that includes things that happen in person & online. If it happened without your consent, it counts. There’s no such thing as “too small” or “not serious enough.”The Star Centre is here to support you. Always. #AnyBodyAnyTypeAnyTime
What counts? Sexual Violence is any sexual thing that happened without consent. This umbrella term covers a huge number of things; both in-person and online If it happened without consent, it's not too small. It counts and it matters. And The STAR Centre are here to support you.
June 26, 2025 at 11:30 AM
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Young disabled people face a higher risk of sexual violence and often encounter barriers to disclosure, such as not being believed or lacking the words to explain.
It’s essential to listen carefully, believe their experiences, and support their decisions.
#LDWeek25 #AnybodyAnyTypeAnyTime
It is well documented that young disabled people are much more likely to experience sexual abuse than their non-disabled peers & less likely to disclose their experiences of sexual violence But there are gaps in the evidence base & young people with complex needs are under-represented in research Barriers to coming forward Fear of not being believed Not having the right words to explain what happened Being treated like children Not being considered a credible witness Isolation or limited support networks Lack of sex education Helping someone with a learning disability talk about sexual violence. Be patient let them talk at their own pace. Listen don’t interrupt or look distracted Believe - trust the info you are being given & say you believe them Support - support them to make choices about what they want to do next.
June 19, 2025 at 11:00 AM
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Valentine’s Day can come with unspoken pressure.
Gifts hotel rooms grand gestures they're not something you have to “pay back” with intimacy.
You don’t owe anyone sex, “something special,” or anything at all.
Want to talk? The STAR Centre is here for you💜
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Bring someone's Valentine doesn't mean you owe them.
February 13, 2026 at 12:01 PM