No Pity No Shame No Silence

I found No Pity No Shame No Silence over at wikdsushi.

There is not a day that goes by without my seeing on the news and reading the headlines, someone - whether child, adolescent or adult - who has had to suffer through sexual violence and abuse. And it's not just usually some random stranger. Usually, it's a parent or a relative or someone in a position of trust.

The survivors are alive and have voices to stand up and speak for themselves. For them, all I have to say, as inadequate as it is - I offer all of you my admiration, my compassion (never pity) and my support.

As for me, I'm going to put this up for those who did not survive, for those voices who have been forever silenced. I will not forget.

In memoriam

Aileen Sarmienta
Carmela Vizconde
Marijoy Chiong
Jacqueline Chiong
Candice Castro

I know there are others. I did not know these young women personally but no decent human being could not remain unaffected. Aileen Sarmenta was raped and murdered along with her boyfriend. Carmela Vizconde was raped and murdered in her own home; her mother and nine-year-old sister with her. Marijoy and Jacqueline were sisters, kidnapped, raped and murdered. Candice Castro was a 23 year old bank employee who was brutally raped and murdered in her own condominium unit.

Please, add other names if you like. Let's take the time to remember them.

No Pity No Shame No Silence

Gacked from Frances Penguin...

I meant, vileseagulls. :P

1. Who are you?
2. Are we friends?
3. When and how did we meet?
4. Have you ever had a crush on me?
5. Would you kiss me?
6. Give me a nickname and explain and it.
7. Describe me in 1 word.
8. What was your first impression?
9. Do you still think that way about me now?
10. What reminds you of me?
11. If you could give me anything what would it be?
12. how well do you know me?
13. When was the last time you saw me?
14. Ever wanted to tell me something but couldn't?
15. Are you going to put this in your LJ and see what I say about you?

ETA: vileseagulls was wondering why Darth Stitch does not have any babies of her own, considering that Francesca Morgan has about four of 'em with Arthur and oh yeah, my Muses with THEIR infamous brood of three.

*wonders* Would the world be ready for a horde of little blue furry Stitch-babies with their Mum's wacked-out sense of humor?