Storm Of Silence by Anonymous

                Storm of Silence

There are many different types of storms some are mild some are fierce. Some are loud and some not so much. They have one thing in common, there is potential danger in each one. The danger may be small or substantial, but it is always there. There are many kinds of storms: storms that blow hot and storms that blow cold. Some storms are a whirlwind of tremendous destructiveness. Some storms are merely a welcome sign that a change of seasons is happening. Tumultuous winds, ferocious thunder and dangerous lightning accompany many storms and bring about enormous destruction. Tornadic forces and hurricane destruction wreak havoc on and sometimes take peoples lives. They destroy things that people cherish. The items can be replaced; people cannot. People die all the time.  It is not something that can be prevented, and it is the ultimate end for us all. We seldom have a say in when or how -- and storms contribute to the myriad number of ways this happens. All these statements are true about storms.

During the times in which we live, we almost always get warning about every approaching storm save one, and that is the one kind of storm which rises above all others in destructive capability. It is the storm of silence. Silence, that dreaded evil that changes people and causes havoc in our minds, our hearts and our souls. Silence oft times self-imposed and frequently Imposed upon us by others. The silences of fear, of manipulation, and of deception. The storm that causes doubt, insecurity, and recklessness of purpose. It is so very dangerous because It is stealthy and secretive until its effects have manifested themselves and the stark realization of damage done is known.

The science of nature's storms is an intense study but it yields lifesaving results. The science of silent storms is much more nebulous, for silence brings about more silence. People can realize when silence is affecting others, but people are afraid to say anything because "What if I am wrong, and have misread the signs?".

With nature's storms, alarms frequently sound even if they are wrong because "Why risk the chance that they may be right; saving people is the goal."

With silent storms people say "Why risk making a fool of myself and alert someone?" People say "If I am wrong I will be Judged a fool." They never pursue the possibility that they may be right -- and that they could save another life! Silence says "Silence is best". And we all pay attention to silence....

The time has come to say "I will alert someone to the silent storm they may be encountering. It is better to appear a fool to save a life than to remain silent, since silence destroys someone." Take the risk -- for not risking will make you feel the fool if you were right -- and could have helped. Other's opinions should never matter when a person's life can be made better with a little warning! Take the risk. Only if alarms are sounded will the silent storm -- if not completely averted -- at the least cause less damage to a person's heart, mind and soul.

It is worth the risk.