Most Powerful Cover Ever

When I first saw this cover, chills went up and down my body.  Tears filled up my eyes.  Each one of these ladies deserves a standing ovation for their bravery and honesty.  To come out and tell their story about surviving rape and sexual assault after years of feeling shame must come with a feeling of such relief that I can only imagine.

Reading through their stories though, it was sad to see that they did not feel comfortable coming forward sooner due to fear.  Fear of not being believed.  Fear of not being taken seriously.  Fear of the "power" their rapist had in the world.

It's the same old story told time and time again.

Ladies and gentlemen, this has got to change.

I wish I had the answers, but I don't.

I want to live in a world where women can wear what they want, without having to worry about "enticing a man to where he can't control himself".

I want to live in a world where a woman doesn't have to worry about guarding her drink in a bar to prevent someone from drugging it.

I want to live in a world where women feel safe walking by themselves at night, not in fear when a man begins to walk behind them.

I do believe we need to start with our young men coming up in the world.  I have a seven year old boy.  You better believe he is being taught that women are just as worthy as men.  He will treat women with respect and kindness.  And I will beat his butt if I ever hear of him treating a girl like crap.  (Not literally.  Maybe.  Lol)

If you are ever a victim of rape or sexual assault, please tell someone.  It's much too big to keep to yourself.  Even if you don't press charges, please get help for the mental and emotional changes you will go through.  It is a very serious problem.  If you press charges, thank you for being one of the brave.  Very few do press charges.  Sad to say that in this society, it's easy to see why.  The victim is often put on trial.  We need more women to change that.

Thank you for listening to me.

love and light, kelly