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Your voice matters. Your truth matters...

Published about 2 months ago • 1 min read

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“Fear is the number one way to control your soul. When you step beyond it, you step into your true nature as an untouchable soul.”
― Darius J. Wright

Two years ago, while visiting my mom in Brazil, I found out that the cousin who molested me was coming to our New Year's Eve celebration. The moment I heard the news, I went into a state of disarray. I wasn’t sure how to feel—because it wasn’t until recent years that I began to recognize what happened between him and me (I was 11, and he was 27) as abuse.

On top of that, how could my family accept him into our shared space after what he did? So many emotions were running through my body—anxiety, anger, resentment, and the big one: shame.

Often, survivors of sexual abuse feel shame because they somehow believe they are responsible for what happened. Facing that trauma can mean feeling the shame all over again.

Michael Hallett, author of The Generational Trauma, writes:

“We refuse to feel the shame because that would put us in conflict with the pain and self-judgment—and the underlying social polarisation—that created the trauma in the first place. Resolving it goes into the ‘too hard’ basket. All trauma is a refusal to feel shame. Self-judgment underlies all traumas. Shame overlays all traumas. Denial conceals all traumas.”

To truly heal, we must trace our trauma back to its inception. We must visit that dark space and process the pain out of our bodies. If we don’t, trauma will continue to show up in our lives—and affect how we show up for ourselves and others.

I had to face my trauma and dismantle the grip that shame had on my soul.

If you're facing that same grip, join me for a free 60-minute online workshop:​
​"Reclaiming Your Voice: An Introduction to Shadow Work & Living Authentically"

Together, we will:

  • Revisit the stories that still hold an emotional charge
  • Learn how to separate the facts from the narrative
  • Uncover subconscious patterns and shift them
  • Reconnect with your higher self

I'll also introduce you to my coaching program:
​Living an Authentic Life—Even When No One Agrees.​
This work is for you if you're ready to stop shrinking and start living from the truth.

Your voice matters. Your truth matters. And your story isn’t over.

With love,
Raphaella

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Living authentically means staying true to your values, voice, and inner knowing—even when others don’t understand or agree. This path isn't always easy, but it leads to deep inner peace, freedom, and alignment. If you've ever felt like you're living someone else's version of life, this work is for you.

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Raphaella Silva

I'm a Spiritual guide, business coach, educator, and author who loves to talk about faith & spirituality, business & entrepreneurship, and personal development. Subscribe to my newsletter.

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