Everyone feels caged some times. For some, this is a feeling of being trapped and unable to belong or fit in, for others it is the undying pulse that constantly whispers "you are alone" in the night while they contemplate the very meaning of their existence. Then, sadly, for some there are the physical bars. Yet, regardless the situation there is an escape... sometimes it happens on accident, other times you must fight with every ounce of strength you have, but you can achieve it. Below are just a few examples of such events. To read about my published novel, Predator Turned Prey please visit this website.
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The fact of the matter is simple... there is a great deal of suffering in the world. There is also the overcoming of it, as Helen Keller has told us. "The world is full of suffering, it is also full of overcoming it."
Aldous Huxley once declared, "At least two thirds of our miseries spring from human stupidity, human malice and those great motivators and justifiers of malice and stupidity." And this is true, but it can be stopped with the right actions. If a single individual starts walking in the right direction, they leave their footsteps behind. These footsteps are seen by others, and more still. They all will not follow, that is true. Many people thrive on causing suffering, others feel little else than joy or justification when they cause pain, but someone will follow. That one person leaves another set of footsteps for the process to begin anew, except this time those who need more evidence that it is worthy to follow see that the first individual is no longer traveling alone, and many of them will follow. It is a momentum that can begin with a single individual. A single person who may walk alone for ages without seeing another soul. This must be an individual with enough love and strength in their heart, that despite all the bad the have witnessed or even experienced, they know, like Anne Frank knew, that there are still good people in the world. This person must be willing to continue on through the hail and rain and all the misery it brings, and keep going even if it seems easier to stop. They must ignore the slings and arrows and focus only on the bright light that holds the joys and happiness that is waiting at the end of the path... because if they are not, then they will stop, wander off, and their cause may as well, or if it continues they will not know of it... but it is the strong individuals who have already set in stone their decision to cast aside the suffering in this world, to show that there is hope, and to take on the task of bringing help, and joy that will eventually look back... and realize they've been followed all along.
I have chosen that path, and I know there are millions who follow. Millions of people who see segregation as a crime, who see child predators as the scum of the earth, who see no need to cause pain to anyone not causing physical harm, and who seek to better the world in any way they can. Millions of people who want to learn more, millions who want to see a smile on a strangers face, and millions who believe, as I believe, that there is more to this world than any of us know, and that no matter how alone you feel... you aren't. Someone is there, but you may not see them, or perhaps you simply need to close your eyes, and take that first step to see what fate has in store for you.
I escaped a life pf physical, emotional and sexual abuse when I was just 12 by writing poetry. I wrote a poem about Hunter, the main character in Predator Turned Prey, my published novel that was accepted for publication when I was 17. This poem was viewed by councilors at my Junior High School, and they decided amongst themselves that there was too much emotion in this poem... they quickly got to work obtaining my others and researched my past as well as my current situation. What they found lead them to call me in and call me out on why I flinched if someone touched me, why I got angry and screamed when my friends tickled me, why I had bruises and why I wasn't behaving like I should. In the end, they got the truth... and the police set me free. Since then, I have made it my mission to protect others from suffering from segregation, abuse, slavery and other such hardships. I write stories, poetry... and even now have 2 webcomics in the works! All focus on segregation and the hidden evils of society, without using scare tactics and simply facts. I use fantasy worlds and settings to show real life traumas in a setting fit for enjoyment as well as education! I make merchandise to help spread the word against slavery and have now started selling earrings and necklaces for that cause! Each year, a percent of the profits I make will go to A.L.E.R.T, Call and Respond, and Free The Slaves. I also work with the GSGems here in Arizona! A group of GirlScouts who fight to end trafficking! Please check the Human Trafficking Info page for more information on the GSGems!
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