I know that a lot of people run contests to raise the issue of abuse but being a victim of it myself I find that it is an important issue that must forever be raised. I know it may not ever be stopped because their is to much cruelty in the world, but our words will allow the victims to know that they are not and never will be alone in the situation.
My name is Charlotte I was once a vicitm of sexual and physical abuse aswell as mental. I stayed silence for a long time before speaking out. When I did my world changed for better but also for worse. I lost my father to it and was left with the daunting fate of fearing trust. When I joined this site I found that writing about it helped me as it let out those feelings I trapped. However I do not write about it alot because it is a memoir that will forever scar and hurt.
However I started a group called silence angels where people could join together to talk about their problems and the other members help and be there for them. our motto is as follows.
We are the angel's silenced by the earth only needed when someone is down...we are ignored, torn and betrayed...but together we stand forth and unite..making it clear to all that we can be silenced no more.
Abuse is counted in so many forms and some are not aware of it.
Physical abuse is when other hurts you in a way that is not right and is often repeated such as slapping or punching.
Sexual abuse is when another person touches you in a sexual way and takes advantage of you.
Mental abuse when you are put down or be littled and made to feel bad about yourself.
Even rape and bullying can be counted as a form of abuse however many may not consider it but none the less they have the same effects.
if you wish to join my group as we are always searching for more people to help the link is displayed below.
I have written many poems that help raise this important issue some of the most popular ones are displayed below.
No exit door for the wings torn.
I am not running this to advertise my poetry however I am running this to try and help raise the situation because many remained silenced and never preach out for the help...or those who are spotted are never given the help.
for this contest you can write many things.
write about your own experience believe it or not it can be theraputic
write a letter to your abuser and explain how you feel, how have they affected you and your life
write a poem of support and encouragment that will make one who is silenced from their abuse feel warmer and less alone
write a poem about how this situation and issue makes you feel
whatever your mind Inspires. I will be leaving prewrites open and I will try my up most hardest to comment on every entry entered. you may also enter more than once.
anyone who wishes to co judge instead of enter please message me and ask, but I want the co judge to be active in this contest aswell and help at judging.
thankyou to playfulpassions who sent me points for my poem incomplete angel which was entered in her contest. I am using your points to make this contest.
further donations ofcourse are welcomed if you desire to do so.
rules: no bashing
if you think abuse is right then you are likely to be an abuser yourself and this is no place for you.
feel free to place me on your ignore list or leave hateful comments but this is a serious issue and i dispise and feel sorry for those who think it is right.
write from your heart and your soul, my tears wait to blur your words.
Thankyou to Friday for her genorous donation of points
Contest is Over
- Contest was judged on March 8, 2008
- Rewards: Gold: 2500, Silver: 2000, Bronze: 1500, Honorable mention: 5 people
- Final notes: each and every write has made me cry tears. the fact this issue is huge is shown by the response in entries I have recieved. the top 3 were ones that just held my breath but i found it so difficult to place each entry. I would like to pay special attention to dear teddy protect me.I wanted to give this piece gold but its already one so many and I feel another would be lost so I am going to send you points of my own and ask it be spitlighted. thankyou so much for entering you are all amazing
Contest Winners
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The Doll In The Window
Standing near a department store• Commented on by judge. Prewrite [remove] -
A little girl sits on the bottom stair,
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Ah Sis once more you touch a nerve and give me the jolt my heart needs...
RESERVED• Commented on by judge. [remove] -
It's about the sexual abuse of a young girl, and she's wondering if she's supposed to feel any emotions.• Commented on by judge. Prewrite [remove]
- Error: Unable to find finalist item 3765056, it seems to have been deleted :( [remove]
- Error: Unable to find finalist item 3765094, it seems to have been deleted :( [remove]
- Error: Unable to find finalist item 772838, it seems to have been deleted :( [remove]
Gold trophy winner
Silver trophy winner
Bronze trophy winner
Honorable mention
Entries [42]
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The last time I saw that look in your eyes
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God gave you a child.......• Commented on by judge. Prewrite -
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In my world, my thoughts are my enemies.
Everything that makes me want to smile...• Commented on by judge. Prewrite -
I can still hear her cry I can never forget,• Commented on by judge.
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We are currently working on getting this man behind bars where he belongs.
Please pray for her.by badddgirl 35 lines, 21 comments, on Feb 10 10:08 PM 2007• Commented on by judge. Prewrite -
Round 8
(In an electronic information ageby Zyskandar A Jaimot 67 lines, 5 comments, on Feb 18 4:32 PM 2008. In Angst, Contemporary, Other, Society, Thoughts, Contest• Commented on by judge. Prewrite -
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Mom and dad apart Pain is all I feelby whatever666 40 lines, 2 comments, on Feb 25 6:08 PM 2008• Commented on by judge.
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They use the wrong word intirely, when its called a crime of passion.• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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shadows dance
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For anybody who has had parts of their life torn apart by evil.
Your in my prayers.• Commented on by judge. Prewrite -
Alone in dark betrayal,
The images are crimson,by Mow 31 lines, 11 comments, on Feb 4 6:13 PM 2008• Commented on by judge. Prewrite -
victim mode is so unpredictableby Mr.Cat 20 lines, 1 comment, on Feb 26 6:27 PM 2008. In personal and sad• Commented on by judge.
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That Summer
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the rhythmic thunk thunk thunk
of rain dropsby DaughterxXxofxXxNyx 17 lines, 2 comments, on Feb 11 4:15 PM 2008• Commented on by judge. Prewrite -
There is a pain that's deep within; that one cannot let go.
The pain is chained into my heart and the weight hangs heavy there.• Commented on by judge. Prewrite -
There the thinker sits alone
Thinking of many things• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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I can't write right now. My state of mind is weird... remind me to do it later.
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I can't write right now. My state of mind is weird... remind me to do it later.
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And delete one of the comments, my mouse sucks.
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Bless You Dear Heart ♥
What can be done together- Let no one tear apart!
I love your ending bit of the rules...I have had many on my contest including entries that we parted ways as well
You know my circumstances but you can count on me at the end if you need another judge. I'll go through them with you..
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My dear niece .. I will ofcourse enter your contest and even if it only helps one person then you have succeeded.
You have my respect and admoration for being strong enough to stand up and speak.
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Hey...the description says you can enter more than once, but when I tried to it tells me that this contest only allows one entry per person.
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try it now
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It works now. Thanks!
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Little Sis....
Too much pain and too many memories....I feel this will be a journey that I would like to take with all of you...once again I hold out my hand and offer protection to any who need it.
Abuse has to STOP..
Your loving brother
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hmmm I don't know...you never notice something is abuse until you look at it from an outsiders point of view
I know that in some ways I was abused by charlene and some by sherie and some by karl and james and god knows what / which to write about...
great contest though char. xxx -
good for you - this issue one of abuse is all to prevalent in our society regards zaj
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How do we?
How do we join your group? I too was sexually molested when I was a child. I just would like to be able to help you in your group. -
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the silenced angels written in bold and larger font is a link just click that and it should take you to the application page
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i love you my sister so much
you are an angel never forget -
Love you, twinny.
I'm always here for you.
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This contest
I approve, but this contest could be a challenge. I admire your coming forward, but there are 2 kinds of victims. We've all been victimized some how, though -
Congrats to the winners
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thankyou
Thankyou for placing my poem in silver, I really didn't expect that when you had so many other wonderful poems. Well done on such a great contest, its a subject that is too often shied away from, I applaud you for facing it and putting it out there.
Thankyou.
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