SETTING THE SECRETS FREE

In order for a victim of sexual assault, domestic violence, bullying, or child abuse to heal and become a survivor, they must begin with the first Point of the Heart.  He/She needs to feel safe enough to begin to tell his/her Story, and no longer let it fester as a secret.  By telling his/her Story, one can lighten the burden, enlighten others, bring light into that darkness that has been festering in the Shadows, and take the blame off of him/her, the Victim/Survivor, and place it on the one who needs to carry the guilt -- the perpetrator.  By telling one's Story, or breaking the Silence, a person can finally emerge from the isolation that surrounds the secret, and no longer feel alone.  It is important for a survivor to step out from the shadows. 


As a survivor, the beginning of my Healing Journey began the moment I felt safe enough to tell my Story.  I divulged the horrible things that happened to me and I felt lighter and more free.  It was like an epiphany.  I was not judged.  My Story was accepted and validated.  For the first time.  It was this experience that has defined all my current actions, including the founding of this Heartfelt Voices United.  Upon releasing my Story of Abuse out into the world, my inner voice came forward and I now have found the ability to write upon these Pages.  

I hope that all survivors will discover the blessings of setting their dark secrets free out into the world.  I believe that, to break the Silence, is the most important step in healing, in eradicating the problem, and in bringing awareness.  Everyone can participate.  Tell your own Story to someone safe, or even at a safe Blog like this;  tell someone else's Story;  help your family, friends, and others learn to stop and listen and validate victims.  

It is an uncomfortable subject matter to discuss but it must be discussed openly in order for change to happen.  By avoiding the conversation about sexual assault, domestic violence, bullying, and child abuse, we allow the perpetrators to continue to hide in the shadows and go unchecked.  We must speak out and break the silence.

THE SIX POINTS OF THE HEART

Heartfelt Voices United emphasizes the importance of the heart and its feelings.  There are Six Points to the Heart.  Each Point directs us on how to respond with our Hearts when it comes to Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence, and Child Abuse.  They are:

1.  Break the Silence about these Issues.  Set the Dark Secrets Free.
2.  For Survivors, choose to Heal.
3. Remove the Stigma of Shame from these Issues.
4. Live in the Present Moment.
5.  Develop constructive Healing Skills.
6.  Take Responsibility to Speak Out and Take Action against this Violence.

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BREAK the SILENCE - seize the everyday

Break the Silence

   The one true anchor in the messiness of sexual assault and domestic violence is silence. Silence doesn't help or heal, it is a emotional cancer. Here is the place to start. Start feeling different-break the silence even to yourself first. Start doing things differently. Become aware, become a commUNITY of heartfelt voice united and healing. Join, start a commUNITY walks. A couple days a week get out breathe in freedom, pray mediate, relax. See other people stop isolating.

SILENCE and ISOLATION ends today!!!

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