Rachel E Reader

Singer-Songwriter, Artist, Advocate for Healing, Hope, Survivors of Abuse, Trauma and Those affected by disabilitiy

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Testimonial

"Rachel is a wonderful singer/songwriter and so much more. Her music flows out of her pursuit of God and of social justice.  Her life story is a powerful testimony both to the realities of what many women suffer and also to the power of God who redeems, transforms, and restores.  Rachel has a beautiful voice and speaks very clearly and personally to her audience.  We were privileged to have her sing at the Annual General Meeting of Restored where she was a vital and much appreciated part of the evening."

Peter Grant, Co-founder,

Restored Relationships

An International Christian Alliance that aims to transform relationships and end violence against women and girls (VAWG) by working through and with the church and Christians worldwide.

 

Rachel's music and life speaks to the experiences that connect us all: love, relationships, heartbreak, loss, grief, trauma, healing and the courage to begin again.

Having lived through domestic abuse, violence and coercive control, narcissistic abuse, while caring for her adult daughter, who has severe learning disabilities, for more than two decades, Rachel writes her songs with honesty, compassion and deep understanding.

Faith, hope, love, restoration and healing run through Rachel’s music. Her earlier songs, written between 2006 and 2012, draw on biblical themes and Scripture from the Bible, reflecting her search for intimacy with God, her journey of faith, healing, recovery and the enduring message of God’s love.

Since then, her music and songwriting have grown to explore healthy and unhealthy relationships, toxic love, narcissistic abuse, coercive control, boundaries, emotional dependency, heartbreak, grief, faith, recovery, resilience, self-discovery, motherhood, and care giving.

Moving through different seasons of life and emotion, Rachel’s music invites listeners to recognise something of their own story and find comfort in knowing they are not alone.

Rachel is currently working on bringing together a growing collection of songs she has written over the past 15–20 years, many of which have never been released, alongside newer work. 

This website will eventually become a place where the different chapters of her songwriting journey can be heard, explored and shared.

Rachel’s experiences have also shaped her past activism and ongoing advocacy. She raises awareness of domestic abuse, coercive control and violence against women and girls, including through the #MeToo movement. She also advocates for Unpaid Carers, people with Disabilities/Learning Difficulties and families navigating special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).

Looking for support or deeper resources?
If my story resonates with your own journey, please visit my dedicated Helpful Links Page for trusted national helplines, local West Sussex carer support, and faith-based recovery networks.