**Victoria Derbyshire: "My father abused me with a spoon, a belt, and scalding soup"** The BBC presenter Victoria Derbyshire has opened up about the traumatic experiences she faced during her childhood, revealing the abuse she suffered at the hands of her father. In a heartfelt account, she describes how her father would beat her with a spoon, strike her with a belt, and even throw scalding soup at her. Derbyshire's candid recollections shed light on the harrowing reality many families endure, and she is now lending her support to The Independent’s Brick by Brick campaign, which aims to establish a safe refuge for survivors of domestic abuse. Through her story, she hopes to raise awareness and encourage others to seek help and support.