2017 STRONGER I (MADELEINE)

STRONGER I (MADELEINE) is the first film in a series of short films by thirteensquared that celebrates the individuality and the passion of people who have faced difficult and challenging situations and emerged stronger as a result. This film shows Madeleine’s strength, humanity, compassion and willingness to forgive the two men who raped her when she was thirteen. She says “Love will always win over hate” and this short film is testament to that.
In Madeleine’s own words:
“If anyone had told me a few years ago that one day I would be giving radio and TV interviews, speaking publicly or writing a book; I would never have believed them. But after sharing my story publicly for the first time in September 2014 I realised that my voice and words are now my strength and I will continue to speak out against sexual violence for all those who can’t find their voice yet.
I want people to know that they are not what happened to them, that its never too late to get support and that they can heal from sexual violence and transform their pain into something positive.
My aim is that by sharing my story it inspires hope for other people to understand that if we choose to we can get past anything in life. After all it’s not what happens to us that is important but what we do with it.”
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If you or someone you know has been affected by the issues raised in this film and want to talk to someone, you can contact:
www.rapecrisisscotland.org.uk
Phone free any day between 6pm and midnight on 08088 01 03 02 or if you are deaf or hard of hearing on minicom number 0141 353 3091
rapecrisis.org.uk
www.rcni.ie
www.itsgoodtotalk.org.uk/thera...
thirteensquared.co.uk. thirteensquared is a creative & innovative film & video production company based in Glasgow, Scotland, committed to working with both large and small Scottish Businesses, Housing Associations, Social Enterprises & Charities, Councils, Galleries & Museums, and Arts Organisations. We specialise in producing high quality films & videos, that send a clear and concise message, that is people focused and that celebrates the strengths of the individuals and organisations involved.

[@lindajanemclean8946]

A very worthwhile story. Something similar happened to me when I was slightly older. I was accosted by a Professional, who held me hostage overnight. No-one believed a teenage girl, and I did not have the confidence to challenge the behaviour if my family thought I was lying. It was only in later years they believed me, and understood my pain. Thank you for sharing.

[@MadeleineBlackUnbroken]

I’m so sorry you’ve had a similar experience, sadly our stories are not uncommon. I believe you and sending love 💗

[@nadinelanglois5597]

Wow...I am so...just....touched profoundly by this...words can not even express the depth of loss that I can feel...

[@MadeleineBlackUnbroken]

Thank you

[@MohamedMagdy-gq7vi]

Amazing lady No Comment God Bless You

[@MadeleineBlackUnbroken]

Thank you

[@SJ-mp2hk]

There are no words to describe how much your story has touched my heart. Thank you Madeleine for sharing such an authentic journey and inspiring story of liberation. 🙏💕

[@MadeleineBlackUnbroken]

Thank you, speaking out has liberated me!

[@beccywilson1349]

wow ! . This is so beautiful ! , you are so beautiful Madeleine ! . You are part of my healing journey . I thank you for doing this .

[@MadeleineBlackUnbroken]

Thank you Beccy, much love xx

[@mirellascalise951]

Thank you for your bravery, your courage, for every word you speak, for every person you impact with your story...sending you much love xx

[@MadeleineBlackUnbroken]

Thank you 🙏🏼💛

[@MBIMB]

What a powerful video, thank you for being so brave as to share your story with all of us. It is only through sharing experiences that we can get more people talking about abuse, how to prevent it, what signs to look for, and I totally agree with you - children aren't born abusers... We need to do so much more to make society safer for our children. The statistics of abuse around the world are staggering - according to ISPCAN around 40% of children are abused in some form.

[@MadeleineBlackUnbroken]

Thank you for your kind words x

[@susanmartin2836]

What an amazing powerful video. Thank you for sharing this with us Madeline. You are enough. You are brave. You are deserving. You have a voice. Love how you let love in, how you are married, have a family you didn't let anything break you or define you. This is an amazing video about resilience and the human spirit. I'm honored to have seen this and that you shared your personal story with us. Amazing!!

[@MadeleineBlackUnbroken]

Thank you so much

[@MadeleineBlackUnbroken]

Thank you :)

[@hannahcotton6942]

Incredible, inspiring and positive account. Thank you Madeleine. Your story is so worth sharing, I hope to meet you one day too.

[@MadeleineBlackUnbroken]

thank you so much and hope we meet one day too! x

[@getrudematshe1701]

Amazing insights and powerful presentation Madeleine! Thank you for sharing your story! It is an honour to hear you speak.

[@MadeleineBlackUnbroken]

Thank you Getrude

[@lornamarkillie4114]

what a great video. Amazing lady to share her story. What's scary is that this was in the 1970's where porn etc was not as readily available compared to now. This is scary. Amazing,amazing thank you for sharing.

[@MadeleineBlackUnbroken]

Thank you Lorna, but unfortunately i don't think we have any less sexual violence today than we did in the 1970's :(

[@lornamarkillie4114]

Madeleine Black I totally agree.

[@tonisummerscales8657]

Wow 😪

[@julieeaton7818]

Show powerful .

[@MadeleineBlackUnbroken]

Thank you

[@makaremalfathe5968]

I hope more successful to you