Tomorrow is Fear to Freedom Day

Despite our sexual content and pro-sluttiness agenda, we're a huge supporter of RAINN (Rape, Assault, & Incest National Network), and we hope you are too. Every voice counts when taking a stand against sexual crimes suffered by both men and women--crimes that too often get ignored or brushed off.

Tomorrow, April 28, is a day to take a stand by participating in Fear to Freedom Day. This past month has been Sexual Assault Awareness Month, with workshops, meetings, demonstrations, and forums all over the country, where survivors and their supporters have come together to bring awareness to sexual assault and it starts coming to a close tomorrow.

Here is the low-down on Fear to Freedom Day, according to Rosemary Trible, a rape survivor and fellow RAINN supporter--we hope you take part and spread the word--tomorrow and every other day:


FEAR TO FREEDOM DAY
APRIL 28, 2010
Renewed Hope, Restored Self-worth and Joy for Survivors


In the last few months, I have been speaking across the country about my own dark, fearful journey that began in December of 1975 when I was raped at gunpoint. Since my book, Fear to Freedom, was released, my heart has been burdened for so many people who I have met who have been crushed with fear from an experience with sexual assault.

As April is recognized as sexual assault month, let’s make April 28th, Fear to Freedom Day. This day signifies that we can find the freedom to move from victim to victory.

Sexual assault places a dagger of fear deep in one’s heart that lingers after the physical pain is gone. Fear is like bacteria - - when it stays in the dark it grows, but it dies when it is brought to the light. Fear to Freedom Day will help bring this terrible crime to light and empower those who have kept this secret deep in their hearts.

On April 28th, let’s join together in saying enough is enough and take back the joy that has been stolen and join the journey from fear to freedom.

Please send this message to friends ask them to join us April 28th for Fear to Freedom Day. There are a few things we can do on Fear to Freedom Day: firstly, take a moment to think about anyone you know who has been sexually abused. Secondly, reach out with a phone call or email letting him or her know you care about them. Thirdly, tell us your story. We want to gather 100 Fear to Freedom stories of people who have overcome sexual assault and are willing share their healing journeys to empower and support others.

Post your story on Fear to Freedom’s Facebook page, under the Freedom Journey Stories in the discussion feature.

Let’s take April 28th, Fear to Freedom Day, join together and fight against sexual assault and help the brokenhearted find hope and joy.