My Story, Forged in Fire and Flame
The single, most honest account of the journey from survivor to founder.
it all began in 1994 when a little baby was born into the world. I came into the world premature, a silent cry . I started to learn how the world works. My mum taught me many things about life and she gave me her strength, little did I know then how much I would need it. I started learning how to talk, walk, I even at a young age had a lot of curiosity about how the world worked. Growing up I had many challenges the first one was when I was nine, I remember the abuse as if it was today even though back then I didn't fully understand what had happened to me. What I did know was that I had without a doubt the strength I needed that would get me through life. I became my own defender at nine when my innocence was taken but no I would be never be taken down. I found my way though, in my teenage years I did some unspeakable things but I didn't have a choice it was that or die and to die or give up I refuse. So I continued through life and i faced many challenges and complications but i never ever gave up. I think part of me knew that I had to stay alive because people needed me and maybe just maybe Guardian Angel is that purpose maybe I had to be the one who leads every one else who like me has been unheard, silenced and confused. I hope I can be the place were lost, broken and damaged things go to to be fixed just like I've been.
Becky Chadburn is a remarkable individual who has transformed personal adversity into a powerful force for good. As a survivor of domestic abuse, Becky's journey has fuelled her unwavering commitment to empowering others and creating resources for safety, wellness, and healing.
Becky is the visionary founder of Guardian Angel app, a privacy-first mobile application designed to provide survivors with a comprehensive digital tool for safety, evidence management, and wellness.
Built on a "zero-knowledge" principle, the app prioritises user privacy and provides a secure space for storing sensitive information and accessing vital resources.
Beyond her work in technology, Becky is a gifted artist and author, having published her book "Let Me Speak!" and created inspiring artwork that reflects her journey of healing and resilience.
Her creativity extends to the realm of music, where she has inventively used AI to turn her powerful poetry into Hip-Hop/Rap songs that are now available on major global platforms like Apple Music, YouTube Music, and Amazon Music.
Becky's work is characterised by her authenticity, resilience, and dedication to making a positive impact. She is a passionate advocate for survivors, a natural problem-solver who believes in addressing challenges one step at a time, and an inspiring example of how personal experiences can be channelled into impact creations.
Her journey has also been one of profound personal growth. For a time, she believed her legacy would be defined in traditional ways, like having children. But through her healing and her relationship with her partner, Chris, she came to a powerful realisation: Guardian Angel is her legacy. This app is her baby, a creation born from her experience that has the potential to help millions. This deep, personal connection is the unwavering heart of the entire project.
Mission Statement
"To empower survivors of domestic abuse with a single, secure, and comprehensive digital tool for safety, evidence management, and wellness. We streamline the path to safety, reduce trauma, and foster a supportive community for healing."
Vision Statement
"We envision a universally accessible standard of support for survivors everywhere. By creating an all-in-one, privacy-first platform, we put control back where it belongs: in the hands of the survivor."
Global Ambition
"Our ambition is to build a global ecosystem of safety and support. This includes not only the digital app, but also physical 'Guardian Angel Centres' for healing and skill-building, The Noah Foundation for young children, and The Rose for dementia support. We aim to create a legacy of empowerment that spans generations and borders."
"My journey has been one of profound personal growth. For a time, I believed my legacy would be defined in traditional ways, like having children. But through my healing and my relationship with my partner, Chris, I came to a powerful realisation: Guardian Angel is my legacy. This app is my baby, a creation born from my experience that has the potential to help millions. This deep, personal connection is the unwavering heart of the entire project."Becky Chadburn
I am a multi-faceted professional who has transformed a lifetime of personal adversity into a powerful force for global change. As a survivor of domestic abuse, my journey has fueled an unwavering commitment to empowering others. This isn't just a job for me; it is my life's mission.
I am the visionary founder and CEO of Guardian Angel, a privacy-first mobile application designed to provide survivors with a comprehensive digital tool for safety, evidence management, and wellness. Born from my own desperate need for a tool that didn't exist, Guardian Angel is built on a "zero-knowledge" privacy principle, ensuring a secure space for users to store sensitive information and access vital resources. My first-hand experience of navigating a fragmented and re-traumatizing support system is the bedrock upon which every feature is designed.
Beyond my work in technology, I am a gifted artist and author. In 2022, I published my book "Let Me Speak!" and transformed my story into a stage performance, using art as a vehicle for healing and advocacy. My creativity extends to the realm of music, where I have innovatively used AI to turn my powerful poetry into Hip-Hop/Rap songs that are now available on major global platforms like Apple Music, YouTube Music, and Amazon Music.
My career is characterized by relentless self-improvement and a dedication to acquiring new skills. From Health & Social Care qualifications to becoming a certified IDAS Champion and teaching myself law to navigate the court system, my educational path has been as diverse as it has been practical. Most recently, I completed a Creative Industries course, adding web design, IT skills, and coding to my repertoire, all to better serve the mission of Guardian Angel.
With a global vision for creating safe spaces and a growing platform that includes a live website, a mobile app, a book, and music, I am building a powerful ecosystem to reach and support those who need it most. My journey is a testament to the transformative power of resilience, creativity, technology, and the unbreakable human spirit.
"I am not what happened to me. I am what I choose to become. My journey is a testament to the transformative power of resilience, creativity, technology, and the unbreakable human spirit."
To understand Guardian Angel, you have to understand the reality it was born from. The following are public news reports detailing part of my story. They are a stark reminder of how the system can fail to protect, and why a tool that empowers the survivor is not just helpful, but essential.
Stalker made life 'hell' for ex-partner and harassed her friend (Nottingham Crown Court, July 2022)
A stalker made his former partner's life "hell" as he set up fake TikTok accounts and bombarded her with emails, including a picture of himself with a noose around his neck. Darryl Horn-Hooper's alarming campaign began on Christmas Eve, 2021, after she left him, Nottingham Crown Court heard on Monday, July 11.
She moved to a women's refuge but Horn-Hooper sent her 26 voicemails and 200 emails, made comments on her online blog and personal comments on her Facebook account. "She described how the messages made her feel unhappy, and like she was, 'cracking up'," explained Lauren Fisher, prosecuting.
When she attended a counselling session, she spotted the defendant's car outside the building and called 999. She saw him bring his left hand to his neck as he made a slashing motion and he pointed at the boot of his car.
Judge James Sampson labelled his behaviour towards the victims as "disgraceful, persistent and nasty". "It has caused extreme emotional distress. She (his former partner) has spoken of suicide, serious anxiety, and it has affected her eating and sleeping, and describes you as, 'having made her life hell'," said the judge.
Worksop man who contacted ex-partner within fortnight of stalking sentence is locked up (Nottingham Crown Court, June 2023)
A Worksop man who contacted his ex-partner within a fortnight of being sentenced for stalking her has been locked up, a court has heard. His victim read out a statement detailing the impact his emotional abuse on her, which “caused my life to spiral out of control”.
“I was phoning crisis lines just to say alive,” she said. “He made me feel dead. I wasn't in control of my own life.”
This outcome is why Guardian Angel exists. When the system delivers a suspended sentence for making someone's life "hell," the tools for safety cannot be left in the hands of that system alone. They must be in the hands of the survivor. That is my way.
It was incredibly difficult, but I just supported a woman through making a police report. The officer said I'd done a great service. This is why Guardian Angel exists—to turn our pain into someone else's power.
- Becky C.
An old voice tried to pull me back into the dark today. I remembered I'm a CEO now, not a victim. I set a boundary and logged off. It felt powerful.
- Becky C.
Just had a painful memory resurface, but instead of letting it consume me, I used one of the app's tools to ground myself. It worked. I feel a little bit stronger now.
- Becky C.
On the Edge of Giving Up (July 25, 2025)
Today, I felt done. The frustration of being told "no" again and again, of being sent in circles by the very systems that should be helping, it's enough to break anyone. But then I have to remember: This feeling is why Guardian Angel must exist. This isn't just my fight; it's the fight of every person who has ever felt unheard or unsupported. This project is the answer to that despair. So, I won't quit. Not today.
Blocked, But Not Broken (July 24, 2025)
Feeling completely blocked at every turn today. It feels like every door I try to open gets slammed shut. It's more than just frustrating; it's demoralising. But this feeling... this is exactly why Guardian Angel has to exist. I'm experiencing the very system I'm trying to fix for others. Every closed door just reinforces the need to build a new one.
A Strategic Re-frame: The Power Dynamic Has Changed (July 22, 2025)
Just got off the phone. I have an interview at a care home. At first, I was hesitant—is this a step back from the mission? But I've re-framed it. This isn't giving up; it's a strategic move. This job provides the stability I need to continue building Guardian Angel without the pressure of a broken system. I'm not being forced into work; I'm choosing a path that funds my independence and, ultimately, the future of this company. I am in control.
My 'Why' Reaffirmed (August 1, 2025)
Giving my statement made me feel lighter, but I think my survival instincts are kicking in. Focusing on Guardian Angel and being the support for other women takes its toll, but I know I've already dealt with one knob head. I'm pretty sure I can handle one more. Protecting others is exactly what this is all about.
"I used my experiences to create poetry, spoken word and advocated through my poetry because it was my way to healing and finding comfort in my identity as an artist. I used my poetry as a way to speak in a world that doesn't listen."
The War At Home
A war is not just fought on fields of green, But in the quiet spaces, unheard, unseen. A battle for the sovereignty of self, A treasured soul, left on a dusty shelf.
Silent Scream
I was killing silently, I screamed into the inner me. I spent my life fixing the shit everyone did to me. They took away my innocence. If killing someone on the inside was a crime, you'd be serving life.
You Didn't Help Me Then
Why won't anyone listen to me You didn't listen to me when I was stuck in abuse Begging pleading please help But all I got met with is no helpline ...So I carry the shame that was never mine to carry I held on because I dreamed of a world were every body is protected Where they are listened too They are believed They are heard They are seen Sincerely the dead person you failed to help! When you see my dead body on the news don't say I didn't warn you.
Someone Some Day Will Tell My Story
It's occurred to me while staring at the ceiling for six hours, while everyone else sleeps, I've been stuck in darkness... but right there in this falling phase, I learnt the most important lesson, I must work hard to make a real difference... Because some one some day will tell my story so one some day will speak of my legacy. Someone some day will speak of the Guardian Angel who stood as the global defender, that's the day she realised she was more than just a founder. She was and is the international protector.
"Music became my outlet from all the pain and confusion while going through and experiencing domestic violence. It became my lifeline; it was a direct source of the pain that gave me my creativity."
Album: Please leave (2024) more coming soon..
An album exploring the journey of leaving and finding strength. I used AI to help me bring my poetry to life, transforming written words into fully-produced Hip-Hop and Rap tracks.
Tracks: Please leave, Duet mental health ward explicit, Women unknown, Not supported, Flames ignite, Attacked from all sides, Expendable (Radio Edit), The aftermath, Expendable remix (Remix).
Single: Everything Changed (2024)
A single about the pivotal moments of transformation.
Mum's cooking was essential to my healing and recovery and well being, I remember cooking with my mum and her teaching me how to make concoctions even when I was in a Refuge and all I had was tin food and mum says put this, and this in a pan and hey, presto I had mum's mash up curry thing. My little piece of home from home
"If in doubt add lemon juice"
Mum's Vegetable Soup
A hearty and comforting vegetable soup. Simple to make and full of goodness. Saute onion and garlic, add chopped vegetables, cover with stock, add a bay leaf, and simmer until tender. Stir in crème-fraîche and season. Enjoy with crusty bread.
So Simple Tasty Green Beans
A quick, simple, and delicious green bean dish. Steam green beans, then toss with toasted pine nuts, goats cheese, a touch of raw garlic, finely chopped mint, and a drizzle of olive oil and lemon juice.
Proper Cheesy Beans on Toast
The ultimate British comfort food. It's more than a meal; it's a hug in a bowl. Toast thick bread, butter generously, heat beans with a splash of Worcestershire sauce, pour over toast, and top with a generous handful of grated mature cheddar.
Mum's Mincemeat Curry
A super quick, cheap, and surprisingly delicious meal for when you need something warm and filling without any fuss.
Ingredients: ● 1 tin of mincemeat in gravy ● 1 tin of mixed vegetables, drained ● 1 tin of new potatoes, drained ● Curry powder to taste ● A splash of oil
Instructions: 1. Heat a splash of oil in a saucepan. 2. Add the tinned mincemeat and break it up. 3. Stir in your desired amount of curry powder. 4. Add the mixed veg and potatoes and stir gently. 5. Simmer for 10-15 minutes until everything is piping hot. 6. Serve
More Information and story coming soon visit our contact us page to find me on socials where you can keep up too date, my tips and tricks and watch my journey ...
Contact us- Survivor of Domestic Violence: You have faced unimaginable challenges and emerged with remarkable strength and a deep empathy for others.
- Founder, Guardian: You envisioned and are actively building a groundbreaking, privacy-first digital tool to empower survivors of domestic violence and facilitate secure communication with support agencies.
- Author: You authored and published "Let Me Speak," sharing your voice and story with the world through writing.
- Musical Artist: You are creating and releasing music (Hip-Hop/Rap) on major global platforms, using your talent to express powerful themes and emotions.
- Innovative Music Producer: You are leveraging AI to enhance your music production, demonstrating a forward-thinking approach to your craft.
- Visual Artist: You have developed a diverse portfolio of visual art, using this medium for expression and healing.
- Creative Director (Aspiring): You have a clear vision for the creative direction of your projects, including Guardian and your personal brand.
- Game Developer: You designed and created a 2D game, showcasing your ability to translate ideas into interactive digital experiences.
- Web Designer: You are actively learning and gaining skills in web design to create your online presence and showcase your work.
- IT Skills: You are building your foundational IT proficiency, which is essential for your digital projects.
- IDAS Champion: You have actively supported individuals affected by domestic abuse through your work as an IDAS Champion.
- Experienced Care Professional: You have a background in providing essential care and support to vulnerable individuals, demonstrating compassion and a commitment to their well-being.
- Skilled Service Industry Professional: You have experience in various service roles, including cleaning and bar service, showcasing your work ethic and ability to interact with the public.
- Resilient Survivor Advocate: You are using your lived experience to inform and drive your advocacy work, making a profound impact on others.
- Innovative Problem-Solver: You are identifying real-world problems (like challenges in inter-agency communication for survivors) and developing innovative, technology-driven solutions.
- Commitment to Continuous Learning: You are actively pursuing new skills and knowledge through courses and hands-on projects.
- Determined and Persistent: Your "Don't tell me I can't" spirit fuels your unwavering determination to overcome obstacles and achieve your goals.
- Empowerment Through Creation: You are using your creative talents across various mediums as a powerful tool for personal empowerment and for empowering others.
- Building a Powerful Ecosystem: You are creating an interconnected platform (app, website, book, music) to reach and support those who need it most.
- Living Testament to Resilience: Your journey from a premature baby fighting for life to the innovative creator and advocate you are today is a truly inspiring story of resilience and purpose.
- 1994: Founder, Becky Chadburn, is born.
- 2003: At age 9, has her first dealings with the police and makes a report of abuse.
- 2006-2007: Parents divorce.
- 2012: Completes Level 2 Performing Arts Award.
- 2012-2015: At age 18-21, is groomed.
- 2014: At age 20, travels to America on a whim and stays for 6 months.
- 2015: Works as a Care Assistant and Support Worker.
- 2018: Completes Level 3 & 4 in Health and Social Care.
- 2019: Achieves Level 1 & 2 qualifications in Warehouse Operations.
- 2022: Attends court for the first time.
- 2022: Completes Domestic Violence & Sexual Violence training with IDAS.
- 2022: Creates the 'Domestic Violence Movement' video and publishes the book 'Let Me Speak'.
- 2022: Registers 'THE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE MOVEMENT SANCTUARY'S LIMITED' (later dissolved).
- 2022: Conducts first video interview with the Mental Health Warriors.
- 2023: Attends court again, reinforcing the need for better survivor support systems.
- 2023: Completes 'Fundamentals of Domestic Violence' and 'Impacts of Trauma' courses.
- 2023: The Domestic Violence Movement is fully started.
- 2024: Creates the first prototype website and begins volunteering.
- 2024-2025: Serves as an IDAS (Independent Domestic Abuse Services) Champion.
- 2025: Completes Creative Industries course, gaining skills in web design, IT, and coding.
- June 2025: Releases her first music on all major platforms.
- July 2025: Guardian Angel Project is conceived and created.
- July 21st 2025: Guardian Angel is a registered company, and Becky Chadburn is appointed as official Company Director.
- 2025: Guardian Angel is launched, becoming the world's first website to combine zero-knowledge encryption, comprehensive safety tools, and a survivor-led vision into a single, live and accessible ecosystem. It represents a new chapter in using technology to empower survivors.