Speaking my truth no matter how painful has helped me to reach deep down inside me, to that little girl hiding in the bushes, shaking in fear and tears. Grabbing her hand, wiping her eyes, I tell her it's okay now, no one is going to hurt you anymore. You can now run and jump and play and be the little girl you were mean't to be. Your truth has set you free.
I sit with her now, in the open, I don't feel I need to hide her away anymore. No one is going to threaten to kill, beat or lock her away just because she dared to speak her truth.
When the day came that this country apologised, I carried her on my shoulder I didn't want her to miss a thing. When all was said and done, I sat her down before me as I poured the sand of her abuse and trauma to the ground. It was then that we both knew that healing had begun and that I was truly grateful for the bravery of a small frightened little girl who was determined to survive. (Kerri Saint, Adoptee)
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