Tag Archives: Domestic Violence

Cycle of Violence and Trump

Posted on November 13, 2016 by Carolyn Riker

The other day, I wrote an analogy to someone about Trump. I said something along the lines: Trump’s racism is likened to domestic violence, incest and sexual abuse. What happens behind millions of closed doors and kept silent because of shame, … Continue reading →

Posted in Let My Voice Be Heard | Tagged anxiety, Cycle of Violence and Presidential Election, Debate, Domestic Violence, fear, hate-speech, LGBTQIA, minorities, nightmares, People of Color, PTSD, Racism, riots, safety, Safety Pins, sexism, Trump, women | 2 Comments

Silence perpetuates abuse.

Posted on April 10, 2016 by Carolyn Riker

I hear cries in the darkest of nights. I hear it at twilight and it’s not in an alleyway but of ordinary pink and blue rooms. Abuse happens in the plain shades of real. When the gut of quiet can … Continue reading →

Posted in Let My Voice Be Heard | Tagged abuse, childhood abuse, denial, Domestic Violence, listening, rage, rape, sexual abuse, Silence | Leave a comment

Let the music of my soul speak of democracy.

Posted on September 19, 2015 by Carolyn Riker

“In the depth of my soul there is a wordless song.” ~ Kahlil Gibran I’m not sure where my life is heading or what my roles will be but I do know it’s changing rapidly. My head hurts, so I … Continue reading →

Posted in Let My Voice Be Heard | Tagged being seen and heard, Black Dot Campaign, corruption, democracy, discrimination, Domestic Violence, dreams, ethics, presidency, Racism, white supremacy, women's rights | 2 Comments

Tag Archives: Domestic Violence

Cycle of Violence and Trump

Silence perpetuates abuse.

Let the music of my soul speak of democracy.

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