Motivational speaker helps boost parents' confidence

A motivational speaker has helped inspire the confidence of parents impacted by Child to Parent Abuse.

Individuals supported by PEGS were invited to attend an exclusive webinar led by Dani Wallace.

Dani, herself a survivor of domestic abuse, is considered one of the UK’s leading motivational speakers and now spends her days coaching would-be business owners on how best to launch their venture.

She reached out to numerous groups, including PEGS, to offer a session with her – something which PEGS’ Founding Director Michelle John eagerly agreed to.

Michelle said: “Having seen Dani in action before, I knew the positivity, realism and courage she brings to a session would be so beneficial for our parents, many of whom are living in situations where they are being abused physically, verbally, or financially as often as daily.

“As predicted, Dani’s session provided so many useful take-aways for the group, with advice I know they will all find useful going forward. It was extremely light-hearted and focused on confidence building, which is something many of our parents struggle with.”

Afterwards, attendees were unanimous in their positive feedback – calling Dani, ‘motivational’, ‘inspirational’ and ‘real, funny and genuine’.

Dani said: “It was a real honour to deliver a session for PEGS. It is so important to recognise all who experience domestic abuse. It truly is a genderless and generationless crime, made even more difficult when it is experienced at the hands of someone that you are supposed to protect yourself.

“Reminding these parents that they are worthy of self-love was truly a blessing.”

To find out more about Dani, simply visit www.iamthequeenbee.co.uk.

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Founding Director, Michelle, has been awarded an MBE in the Kings Birthday Honours for Family Support and Advocacy.

By PEGS Admin • June 15, 2026

Child to Parent Abuse organisation founder awarded MBE The founder of a social enterprise which has supported thousands of parents impacted by abusive behaviours from their children has been awarded an MBE. Michelle John, originally from Pembrokeshire in Wales but now based in Shropshire, was among the names announced for the prestigious accolade in the King’s Birthday Honours List this year. In 2020, Michelle set up not-for-profit organisation PEGS with the aim of supporting parents and carers, training professionals, influencing local and national policy, and raising awareness of Child to Parent Abuse – which is thought to affect up to one in ten households in the UK. Since then, she has grown a team of experts who have trained police, social workers, teachers and many other professionals to better recognise the signs of CPA, support parents, and signpost to specialist organisations. In addition, Michelle set up a range of parent-focused initiatives including daily practitioner-led online sessions, a Facebook peer support group which now has 3,300 members, and one-to-one offerings for those at highest risk. PEGS launched a CPA Covenant for employers in partnership with the Department for Work and Pensions, only the fourth such covenant to be backed by the Government, and Michelle has advised everyone from the Home Office to Channel 4 and the BBC on CPA – the latter for storyline on Hollyoaks and EastEnders. Her work has seen CPA covered by journalists across television news programmes, national newspapers and magazine, and regional press and radio, and she’s received numerous awards both in the UK and internationally. Michelle, whose MBE was awarded for Family Support and Advocacy, said: “This honour is also shared with the parents who have trusted me along the way: they drive me, inspire me and I will always stand with them. “I feel proud, privileged and very grateful – and I’d like to thank everyone who has supported me and PEGS along the way. There is much more to come for PEGS, and we will continue to work every day for the parents and carers who have been or continue to be impacted by CPA. “There is so much to reflect on from the journey of the last six years, and there have been many highlights and challenges along the way. I am sure there will be many more in the future – although being told I’d received an MBE will always remain a truly incredible moment that I’ll remember forever!” For more information about us, visit www.pegsupport.co.uk or search for 'PEGS' on social media!