Speak Up

I am healing now more than ever

Faster than I ever thought

By speaking my truth and sharing my story

I have found the strength I sought

Being vulnerable is never easy

It can feel like a heavy weight

But in this raw state of honesty

I have found a new, peaceful, state

In vulnerability, I’ve found peace

A healing balm for my soul

It’s how I process my emotions

And take back control

This is how change is made

By facing our fears head on

By speaking our truth and being real

Our healing has just begun

As I'm about to enter my internship as a clinical psychologist, I've had to completely lock down my social media, and even change my last name on Facebook. Now is not the time for me to go public. The good news, is that this website will remain up. One day, I will share my name. I just need to establish my career first, as I've been the client, and I know that clients look up their therapists. We are humans, and we are curious creatures. However, I also feel it in my gut, that social media, sharing our stories and being vulnerable is the way to make change. We need awareness and education on issues such as these, so that society and politicians fully understand the damage this sort of abuse causes, and how it can follow a person for a lifetime, and affect their mental health, physical health, and more. I will never stop fighting for justice and equality for all.

#Advocate

#Justice

#Equality

#Vulnerability

#Fight