“I remember wishing they would kill me to make it all end.”

 It takes courage to speak the unspeakable.

But for many years, Madeleine Black felt too afraid and too ashamed to utter a word of what happened to her.

Violently attacked at the age of thirteen, her story is one of pain – but also of healing, resilience and forgiveness.

Madeleine uses her personal and moving story to shatter the shame, stigma and silence surrounding sexual violence

And to show us that it’s not the events in our life that define us, but by how we choose to reclaim our lives after them.

How we become unbroken.

Through her words, Madeleine hopes to help others find the courage to speak up, whatever their story in order to live their life fully.

BOOKING ENQUIRIES

David Taylor (NHS Education for Scotland)

‘I heard Madeleine speak at TEDx in Glasgow this year. What a powerful story of strength, love and rebirth through the connection of compassion for herself and others. Truly inspirational.’

Kirsteen Glen (Consultant Communications and Marketing Specialist)

‘I heard Madeleine speak at the TEDx Glasgow event. As you would expect, the speakers were all excellent, but Madeleine’s speech is the one I continue to recall, and reflect upon, and I suspect I will for years to come. There were 2k+ in the audience and within a few moments, you could hear a pin drop. The atmosphere was electric. Her story is powerful. Important. Emotional. It’s one that we all need to hear. Her delivery is incredible. And the messages will stay with you for a long time to come.’

James Brewster (Risk Consultant)

‘Someone well worth listening to. Winner of my ‘Best talk of the day at TEDxGlasgow2019′ Award. Harrowing but a powerful message.’

Ralitsa Sindher(Events & Marketing Officer at SIE)

‘I heard Madeleine speaking at TEDx Glasgow, the most memorable talk of all. An incredibly powerful story, that motivates people to continue living their best lives no matter what. Such a strong and inspiring woman!’

Wendy Chalmers Mill (Humanology Expert)

I heard Madeleine speak at Glasgow TEDx, wow what an authentic, brave and inspirational speaker she is. I found her story both harrowing and enlightening both at the same time!’

David Taylor (NHS Education for Scotland)

‘I heard Madeleine speak at TEDx in Glasgow this year. What a powerful story of strength, love and rebirth through the connection of compassion for herself and others. Truly inspirational.’

Kirsteen Glen (Consultant Communications and Marketing Specialist)

‘I heard Madeleine speak at the TEDx Glasgow event. As you would expect, the speakers were all excellent, but Madeleine’s speech is the one I continue to recall, and reflect upon, and I suspect I will for years to come. There were 2k+ in the audience and within a few moments, you could hear a pin drop. The atmosphere was electric. Her story is powerful. Important. Emotional. It’s one that we all need to hear. Her delivery is incredible. And the messages will stay with you for a long time to come.’

James Brewster (Risk Consultant)

‘Someone well worth listening to. Winner of my ‘Best talk of the day at TEDxGlasgow2019′ Award. Harrowing but a powerful message.’

Ralitsa Sindher(Events & Marketing Officer at SIE)

‘I heard Madeleine speaking at TEDx Glasgow, the most memorable talk of all. An incredibly powerful story, that motivates people to continue living their best lives no matter what. Such a strong and inspiring woman!’

Wendy Chalmers Mill (Humanology Expert)

I heard Madeleine speak at Glasgow TEDx, wow what an authentic, brave and inspirational speaker she is. I found her story both harrowing and enlightening both at the same time!’

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Keynote Speaker

An experienced Keynote Speaker, Madeleine has an unusual personal story which she uses to inspire & motivate others.

The Book

In Unbroken, Madeleine tells her deeply moving and empowering story, as she discovers that life is about how a person chooses to recover from adversity.

Media

Through sharing her empowering story, Madeleine encourages others to see that life is about how a person chooses to recover from adversity.

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Avoiding walking home in the dark? Taking the long way around because it’s ‘safer’? ‘Text me when you get home?’ More street lighting? Carrying safety alarms? Violence against women and girls will not be solved at the click of a button.Sabina Nessa was just minutes away from her home. She deserved to walk the streets without fear, without danger, and with the promise that she’ll make it home safe.But yet, women continue to feel unsafe on the streets. Women continue to feel unsafe in their own homes. And women continue to feel worried for the safety of their friends, sisters, daughters and mums.Women should not have to endlessly think of ways to manage their safety. We have been doing this all our lives.We are tired.We’ve said it before, and we will say it again. Violence against women and girls is a grave issue, deep-rooted in societal attitudes towards women. We will continue to support and campaign for women’s safety, but we need to see a whole system approach to challenge and destroy sexism, misogyny and discrimination.➡️ www.womensaid.org.uk/saysabinasname-womens-aid-call-for-justice/#SaySabinasName[Image description: White writing on a teal background reads: 'Women should not have to endlessly think of ways to manage their safety. We have been doing this all our lives. We are tired'. The Women's Aid logo is at the bottom.] ... See MoreSee Less

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AvatarKate Bottley@revkatebottley·
24 Sep

We read out the names of the women killed by men in 2021

There were a lot of names

#retford #sayhername

AvatarMadeleine Black@madblack65·
21h

Thank you!! 🎧🎙🙏

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AvatarAshley Davies@MsAshleyDavies·
25 Sep

My Podcast of the Week is The Tartan Noir Show (@TBLTartanNoir), hosted by the knowledgeable @Theresa_Talbot. It's crucial listening for anyone who loves Scottish crime fiction. In today's @thetimesscot's splendid Alba supplement.
https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/podcast-of-the-week-the-tartan-noir-show-rw8qpm8wp

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AvatarJudith O'Toole@jcstaff_·
25 Sep

Dangerous child sex offender, jailed for 28 months in 2019.
Released early.
Re-offends, child sex offences.
Sentenced again, this time twelve months.
This is our judicial system.
Anyone else feeling afraid?....
#sexualabuse
#longersentences
@madblack65
https://www.google.co.uk/amp/s/www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/news/crime/raunds-paedophile-back-behind-bars-over-vile-child-abuse-pictures-3356210%3famp

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