How GOLDEN is SILENCE?

For so many reasons we chose to remain silent. Initially the silence is forced on us; by our abusers, then our family, friends, society. We chose to remain silent because we are afraid, because we want to please those around us, to fall into the normal rules of our society. But then it happens and you begin to embrace the silence; you begin to realize that the choice to speak is yours. You begin to learn that you have a voice and that you can use it whenever you want. Bit by bit you start sounding the words out, so much of it sounds strange, but you begin to recognize the strength in your words. When the time comes you begin to shout out about your pain & suffering, you share what helped you get through the many years in forced silence; THEN when you're ready, when you marry the voice with the image - you share your story. The SILENCE that was forced on you for many years doesn't have to destroy you. Your CHOICE, Your VOICE, Your DECISION.