TW: Contains discussions of child abuse, domestic abuse, self harm and suicide.

In this special episode, Jess Phillips talks to Terri White, an author, journalist and the former editor of Empire magazine, about the open letter she would send to the women and girls of the world to celebrate International Women's Day this week.

In this honest conversation, Terri reflects on the impact of a traumatic childhood that included both physical and sexual abuse. She tells Jess how this abuse affected her in adult life, what she would say to her younger self and about her mission to protect vulnerable children.

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If you or someone you know is affected by the issues surrounding this conversation, you can access information and support online.

If you are concerned about the safety of a child, go to the NSPCC website on www.nspcc.org.uk and call 0808 800 5000. Or for children under 18 it’s 0800 1111.

For domestic abuse concerns, you can visit the website Refuge at refuge.org.uk or call the National Abuse Helpline anytime for free at 0808 2000 247.

And if you are struggling with your mental health, you can visit www.samaritans.org or call them for free at 116 123.

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