Hey, I want to say Thank You to each and every person who has responded to my story on Violence Unsilenced. I’m slowly working my way through the comments list to visit each individual, but for now, this general blanket Thank You is to let you know how much I appreciate your feedback.
As cathartic as it was for me to write it all out, that’s not why I did it.
I simply hope anyone who has been in a similar situation will realize they are not to blame.
That they were a victim, and it’s not something to be ashamed of.
That it might take some time to process and not let it own you, but that it can be done.
And that it is worth doing.
I’ve already heard from one friend who felt empowered to tell her story for the very first time.
I am praying she is able to find peace as she works her way through the process.
That anyone who is reading this will know that you have my ear.
That I will help in any way I can.
Blessings and Godspeed to you all.
This is what “Taking the Pledge” was about — at least that’s what it’s about to me. Every single one of these stories is someone’s life. Someone’s pain, and grief and suffering and it deserves to be acknowledged. Taking the Pledge means reading, contemplating, comprehending as much as it’s possible to do that and most of all supporting the person whose life is encapsulated in those thousand (or less) words.
Your story is going to help someone. Probably more than one. Because you found the courage to tell it, some number of others are going to find that same courage and speak out. Because that’s the nature of courage. It’s contagious, but it needs a carrier. Considering all the good your story is going to do, the very least I can do is acknowledge it.
Stop by anytime. I’m always open.
Every time someone who was victimized speaks out, it helps all of us. It helps us to shatter the silence that abusers count on as they brutalize someone they are supposed to love.
Your story is important, and I am so grateful you told it.
Thank you.
You are so brave. Ugh, I know that was hard to write. I got chills reading it.
That post will help others-
God Bless.
It takes courage to speak out. I hope you only receive support and healing from doing so.