Happy 3rd Anniversary Violence UnSilenced!

As serious as this site is, once a year we feel it’s entirely appropriate to celebrate the survivors who have so bravely and generously spoken out at Violence UnSilenced. These people are making a difference in the world simply by speaking their truth; testifying, shedding the shame, and making someone, somewhere feel less alone, one voice at a time. It is no small thing.

This goes out to all who suffer in silence, and to all who’ve elbow-crawled their way to freedom.

Thank you for three incredibly moving, awe-inspiring years.

Here’s to the fourth.


Thank you for visiting Violence UnSilenced, a speak-out platform for survivors of domestic abuse, sexual assault, and sexual abuse. If you are a survivor and it is safe to do so, we encourage you to share your story here. If you are not a survivor but you want to support those who are, please click around this site and find out more about what you can do.

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libsuzi 5 pts

Thank you for this site. I am still building my courage to speak out, when I do it will be here. I know it's safe : )

BrendaLeeHatt 5 pts

Happy Third Anniversary Violence Unsilenced. Thank you for being there for all us Broken and Damaged Butterflies!!! Having somewhere to go to feel safe and express ourselves is a Godsend. Thank You Maggie!

JuniperLimb 7 pts

Awesome! Dang. meant to get my picture in. I'm so proud of what you've done here.

Happy Anniversary! Maggie, you created a site that gave me the a voice that my family had silenced for years. That subsequently gave me validation from the people who commented. As a result, I finally feel free... I *know* I'm not the crazy one and I know that it was not my fault. Thank you for this site. Thank you for what you are doing. You are a blessing from God to people like me.

happy anniversary!! be proud! we all are.

Delaney St kid 5 pts

Maggie, you are incredible. Thank you for being you, and for everything you give to the world.

MrsSchmitty 5 pts

Thank you Maggie for allowing me to share my story and for this safe haven.

Redneck Mommy 7 pts

Thank you Maggie. The Jumbster and I are grateful. xo

SarahPMiller 10 pts

YEAH! Happy anniversary, VU! Thank you for everything you do.

Bawling over here. So inspired by all of you. Thank you thank you thank you for speaking out and helping the rest of us become more aware, for opening our eyes and hopefully our mouths, too. Beautiful tribute to survivors everywhere.

Tara_R 6 pts

These videos make me cry every time, from sadness that they were abused and with pride that they spoke out for themselves and so many others.

JuniperLimb 7 pts

Tara_R Me too! I have the same reaction to each one.

Conversation from Twitter

krrobi
krrobi

Sandy_Webb ScooterJules Thanks for all of you support, Sandy Xxxxx

ScooterJules
ScooterJules

Sandy_Webb Thank YOU. It brought tears to my eyes! I hope to speak about my experience in order to help others..anyway I can. #thanksSandy

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Violence UnSilenced
Violence UnSilenced

Thank you Trish!

Trish Kalhagen
Trish Kalhagen

Congrats on the 3 year mark! This is important work that helps many give a voice to their experience. Thank you for all that you do.

Violence UnSilenced
Violence UnSilenced

Thank you Vanessa!

Violence UnSilenced
Violence UnSilenced

Thank you Vanessa!

Vanessa Rufino Jubis
Vanessa Rufino Jubis

Happy 3rd! Thank you for providing this awareness and place of solace for all of us survivors and loved ones...

Violence UnSilenced
Violence UnSilenced

Thank you!

Violence UnSilenced
Violence UnSilenced

Thank you all!!!!!

Coalition Against Extended Family Violence & Revic
Coalition Against Extended Family Violence & Revic

Congratulations on three years of outreach and activism!

Melissa Basinger
Melissa Basinger

Thank you so much Maggie!! You've touched so many lives, given so many a voice. I think I speak for many when I say, "We love you and all that you've done for us!!!"

Garsy J. Thomas Harper
Garsy J. Thomas Harper

What a wonderful anniversary! Unfortunately our service provider isn't allowing us to see the video right now! I'm going to have serious words with Frontier tomorrow!

Tricia McCarthy Moran
Tricia McCarthy Moran

Amen to that! Thank you Maggie. For everything you do.

I-Rock And-Roll
I-Rock And-Roll

Thank you, Maggie, for ALL that you do!!! <3 <3 <3

Domestic Violence Voices
Domestic Violence Voices

Happy Anniversary !!!!! xoxo <3

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