I M Perfect lady

I was reminded last night, that remaining silent is abuse…when you are afraid to speak.  Silence for the sake of silence isn't a bad thing, but it changes drastically if you are silent out of fear.

Fear of being punished.

Fear of not being believed.

Fear of the indifference, once you dare to speak.

Fear of telling is the second hit of abuse.

I hadn't considered that their silence out of fear, is like still being abuse;  by not being able to talk free…means that you are still being abused.

Each body, each mind, each heart and soul has the right to express itself…and if you are afraid of the repercussions…you are not free.

Not being free, means someone is controlling you. Your fear is a clear sign.

And I bet, it isn't that you are afraid of yourself, but afraid for yourself. Afraid at what actions will happen, how you will be treated etc. Your life will change when you walk through the fear and start speaking. But, I am here to tell you, it will change for the good.  

You will be free from abuse.

I failed to notice, that the silence was a clear sign, that the abuse wasn't over.  

For all who are speaking out anonymously…it is a beginning.  One day, you will add your own name…and when you do, the steel grip it has on you will start to weaken and you will find more strength in speaking than you ever found in silence.

Silence when it isn't a free choice, is abuse.