Celebration of Strength

by Bullhorn Gypsy on Monday, January 16, 2012 at 4:25pm

Walking out of a Dark Closet, Removing the Silence, and Ending Abuse

Abuse is everywhere we look. People of all ages - children, adults and seniors - are abused every day in marriages, domestic and family households, senior care centers, schools, work locations, the street, and just about everywhere you can imagine. Whether the abuse is verbal, physical, or emotional, it leaves scars on its victims. While the scars remain, it is important to put salve on them, work to prevent another abusive encounter, and teach others that abuse is wrong. It takes passion, bravery, and a removal of silence to conquer abuse. It can very uneasy, and even frightening, for people to stand up for something even if they believe in the cause.

Unfortunately, there are always people who do not want goodness to shine through the world. They want to manipulate, control and harm people into submitting to their will and desire. Advocating to end abuse, Harriet Cammock removed her silence over a decade ago, and she works to empower other people to remove the silence that masks their pains. Through radio, television, self-help books and speaking engagements, Harriet highlights the atrocities that result from abuse, and she encourages people of all ages to remove the silence. Often, when something is kept in the dark, it is kept there without addressing the issues. Harriet walked out of her dark closet over 10 years ago, teaching people that we have control over our lives if we want it.

Harriet volunteers as a speaker for HAVEN. Servicing the Oakland County area of Michigan, HAVEN serves its community in pioneering intervention, treatment, prevention and education programs. Formed in 1975, HAVEN can help individuals and families through all stages of crisis and work to eliminate domestic and sexual violence. On January 19th, HAVEN will recognize Harriet Cammock for the commitment and passion she has given towards their mission of empowering survivors of domestic and sexual violence. Raising her voice and serving as an advocate has made a significant impact in her community. Because of her service to others, Harriet has been chosen as the recipient of the Phoenix Award. This award is given annually to someone that has reached out to the public in the past year to raise awareness of our issues.

Please join HAVEN and friends for the Celebration of Strength, 4:30-6:30 pm at The Townsend in Birmingham. The event promises to be an evening of inspiration, passion and networking with other HAVEN awardees, friends and supporters. If you would like more information, please feel free to contact Kristi Pavlak at (248) 334-1284 ext. 341 or kpavlak@haven-oakland.org. On behalf of the thousands of women, children and men served by HAVEN each year, Beth L. Morrison, President & CEO Of HAVEN, would like to thank Harriet for her commitment to their mission.

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