Mandy Thomas is an author, poet, artist and photographer, and a justice advocate and media commentator for domestic violence. She is a 'Survivor Ambassador' for Women's Aid, raising awareness and funds for domestic violence, and a main speaker at conferences and in the media. In 2014, Mandy was awarded the 'Women of Power Award' by Marie Hanson, CEO of S.T.O.R.M. She was also awarded the 'Grace House Honour Award' and is now Patron for 'Breaking the Silence' run by Raj Holness (btsuk.org). Today, Mandy continues to fight for justice and her book, You Can't Run, is a memoir of real-life horrific events, published by Penguin/ Random House, which she hope will help others in their fight.
"He would say to me, ââ¬ËYou canââ¬â¢t stop me ââ¬â no one can!ââ¬â¢ There was no let-up from his evil. She was soon under his spell ââ¬â and then her real nightmare began. Until one day he went too farââ¬Â¦ You Canââ¬â¢t Run is Mandyââ¬â¢s searingly honest and moving true story.