Silent No More - Using Your Voice to End Violence Against Women | Andrea Menard | TEDxStanleyPark

[@msdee7444]

*TEARS* I can relate to the talk. I lost my voice at 14 years old, and am almost 63 now. This is the first time that I understand why. Chi Miigwetch Andrea. ♥

[@AndreaMenardMusic]

Doris! My beautiful friend.Thank you for sharing these words with me. When we speak out and share our stories, we change it for others.We give each other courage. You give me courage.

[@robertwalsh_music]

This was amazing, Andrea. I'm so inspired by you - I know the journey it took to get there, and you rose to your calling, and rocked it! You are powerful! It's so touching to see women's reactions, and I am heartened by the number of men I see below showing their support. When birds of a feather...

[@AndreaMenardMusic]

Thank you for being one of my birds of a feather. You rose up and helped me birth the Silent No More song and here it is...part of a movement! You are my music soul brother, Robert Walsh!

[@Nobodyzgrrl]

Amazing, profound, life changing, inspirational TEDx Talk. Powerful hearing your eloquence, grace and power rallying the courage and compassion of all our relatives while sharing raw courageous truths, Andrea. You have given us a profound gift in this valuable messages - "I Will Be Silent No More!" "my voice matters because I matter" - I love hearing how you reconnected to your voice that was once so locked up and stifled after tremendous adversity...discovering primal healing howls of Mother Natures Song of love through "Shady's" journey. Together we howl and soar for our own and our relatives who have been silent too long. You raised important questions about taboos which insist we stifle our voices and in doing so, gives social asylum to perpetrators. Why are the voices of boys and men missing in this conversation, too? I adore your beauty, your strength, your heart song

[@AndreaMenardMusic]

We shall be silent no more, sister! Thank you for sharing your strength and courage with me. Our stories rise together. Especially this week with the national Inquiry happening in Vancouver. hiy hiy!

[@AlanKurtz-I]

Thank you for the brave testimonial. It is a natural predilection for the vulnerable, especially children, to assign blame to themselves for wrongs caused by others - especially significant influencers. For others coming out of any form of dysfunction inflicted on them, when finally out of danger, the abused must accept the fact that they were not to blame for the dysfunction or abuse and then they must affirm this within themselves - to note inwardly that they are indeed "okay" & "safe". Accept this and believe it, so that healing within can begin, just as was testified by Andrea Menard.

[@rimpagelife]

What an incredibly powerful and moving message, delivered with the passion this subject deserves. For all our sisters, I sing with you. Thank you for standing strong. ❤

[@camillemehta122]

Andrea, your talk gave me shivers. So powerful and so moving. Thank you.

[@AndreaMenardMusic]

Thank you so much Camille! I am honoured.

[@jeanmariedigiovanna3528]

Your message is SO POWERFUL Andrea! Thank you for sharing your story and for inspiring me to speak my truth and to allow all women to use their voice. Blessings to you!

[@AndreaMenardMusic]

I am so honoured you are sharing your voice with us! We shall be silent no more. I love you!

[@jaggerbertram1147]

Courage, Honesty and Raw truth. Thank you Andrea! You inspire us to use our voice within. Silence is Agreement with those wrongs of the past, that have caused loss of our voice. BUT NO MORE! I thank you deeply. Elizabeth Bertram

[@AndreaMenardMusic]

Elizabeth Bertram! Thank you for speaking these words. I am honoured you shared your heart here. Together we can do anything!

[@e.patriciaconnor4396]

Wow, Andrea! What a powerful talk. Thank you for being silent no more!

[@AndreaMenardMusic]

Thank you Patricia!! I am honoured you watched.

[@lylepovah8911]

Thank you Andrea, for the power and beauty of your voice and message. Your talk will inspire so many to open up and speak their truth!

[@AndreaMenardMusic]

I hope so Lyle! Thanks so much.

[@clairesnyman895]

A must view for everyone! Andrea's story weaving shares a powerful message with us that moves us to action. Thanks for your beautiful song and words!

[@AndreaMenardMusic]

Thank YOU Claire! I am grateful you were moved to action and grateful for your words.

[@FarzanaJafferJeraj]

Oh my goodness Andrea! This is so powerful. Thank you so much for your courage and encouraging people to speak up. Your voice, your presence, your message...has touched my heart. I will be silent no more.

[@AndreaMenardMusic]

Thank you Farzana. Let us all do our part to make this a better world. I love you!

[@shelleynadine2364]

AMAZING!!!! Through our own vulnerability and courage, we can show others the way forward! Thank you for your courage and resilience Andrea. I'm honoured to walk in this lifetime with you

[@AndreaMenardMusic]

And I am honoured to walk with you. Together we can be silent no more.

[@karenjeffery5804]

Great, great talk Andrea - very powerful and moving. A must see for sure. Filled with love and strength and beauty - every word.

[@AndreaMenardMusic]

Karen. My friend. Thank you for coming here and bringing your heart. We must all speak and share our hearts together.

[@VictorSinclair]

As humanity, we need to evolve. Silence no more is a part of the evolution and healing. The other part of the equation is to elevate the importance of human respect, and to educate and TALK ABOUT the males of this world and how we are educated, how women are objectified in media and games, how we do not understand our own brains and how they operate and how when in a state of imbalance we make bad and harmful decision and most importantly how those decision hurt both the sacred and ourselves. Males, in general are hugely uncomfortable with this topic, they hear it and want to run like the wind, but it's time for us all to stop and participate in this conversation, for the 1:3 and 1:2 ratio will not change until we do. Thank you Andrea, for giving of your voice and talent and having the courage to tell your story. It was poweful and full of passion and told in a way that permeated our souls. I join with the audience in a standing ovasion. I am blessed and honoured to call you my friend and kindred spirt. Yet another example of the Positive Music Imperative for a song will tell the story in ways that words cannot.

[@AndreaMenardMusic]

Thank you for your words, Victor! You see far and long, my friend. You always have. Let us all rise together!

[@zxr92]

Thank you Andrea! I found out a couple of years ago my biological father was Metis. So I am trying to learn the culture and eventually Michif. Tonight watching this I learned something I already knew but will be silent no more. ❤

[@theresasabo4670]

Thank you, Andrea for keeping this topic right up front where it belongs. Your song and voice are beautiful! You're an inspiration to us all!

[@AndreaMenardMusic]

Your words fill my heart. Thank you Theresa. The topic is not an easy subject, but an important one.

[@AmyColor]

It is said if you can sing you can speak your truth. Thank You Andrea Menard for sharing your profound experience, story and song so that others may sing and say their truth with You. Beautiful. Vulnerable. Powerful!

[@AndreaMenardMusic]

Thank you for engaging in the conversation, Amy. Together we can end violence and discover beauty, sacredness, and intimacy instead.

[@suratisu3164]

Thank you dear sister for raising your voice, sharing your story with us. Your talk had me in tears. Powerful, courageous and inspiring. xo

[@AndreaMenardMusic]

I am honoured, Surati! Thank you watching and sharing your heart here!

[@rankaburzan1871]

Andrea, you are one incredible speaker. I enjoyed every minute of your TEDx talk. It was too close to home for me and million of other women. I wish you the best my friend!

[@AndreaMenardMusic]

Thank you Ranka. That is just it, though isn't it. It's always too close to home for too many of us. Let's be the voice for each other, sister. xo

[@rankaburzan1871]

Do you live in Vancouver area?

[@AndreaMenardMusic]

yes, I do, Ranka.

[@drmarcycole]

This is SO powerful and needs to be shared and shared again. Thank you Andrea for your wise, loving and courageous voice ... leading the way for us all 🗣️🙏🏻

[@TimManuelMiranda]

Thank you, Andrea for this incredibly powerful talk. It had me shedding a few tears (which does not happen very often for me). Thank you for sharing your voice and encouraging us all to heal by using all of our voices.

[@AndreaMenardMusic]

Thank you Timothy. I am honoured you shared your experience with me and used your voice to give me a shout out.

[@Cabinetmakerprofitsystemcom]

Andrea you set a high bar as our first speaker of the day. Great job and a powerful message

[@AndreaMenardMusic]

Thank you for being there in person and now supporting me here on YouTub!

[@johnparry8011]

I wouldn’t suggest changing one word and I loved your superb dramatisations and articulation throughout …… I am sure there would be a huge interest in live repetitions, whatever the context ….. I can tell that every syllable came direct from your heart - wonderful !!

[@AndreaMenardMusic]

Thank you dear John! I appreciate you watching and spreading good words about my song and my talk. I'm honoured.

[@FierceFatty]

Could you BE any more incredible?! What a powerful and important talk!

[@AndreaMenardMusic]

Wow. Thank you Victoria! Coming from a rock star like you.

[@margaretmenard2170]

Wonderful Andrea it’s what people needed to hear. Great job

[@AndreaMenardMusic]

Thanks Mom! You are my hero!

[@linegenevievemichaud6739]

❤️❤️❤️ beautifully said

[@SpirocreativeCa]

Bravo! Beautiful Andrea. Thank you for using your voice and spreading this important message.

[@alanarmstrong7587]

Andrea, what an inspiring message for both women and men. I agree that it is time we changed the culture in our society to be respectful, kind and supportive to each other. Bravo.

[@AndreaMenardMusic]

Thank you so much, Alan! I can feel your prayers from here, brother.

[@dalechoquette1181]

Wow, Andrea. That was amazing. Powerful, courageous. thank you for sharing your story.

[@AndreaMenardMusic]

Thank you Dale. Your words mean a lot!

[@wendydish]

So much violence against women worldwide. Thank you Andrea for helping to raise awareness about this.

[@gingergosnell-myers777]

Made me laugh, gave me chills - everything we hold back, Andrea raised so that we can understand the impact of our collective silence on an incredibly common issue and why it shouldn’t be so.

[@AndreaMenardMusic]

Blessings, Ginger. Thank you for hearing the true message of my talk. Can't wait to see yours!

[@rogerwong5533]

Thank you for your powerful talk that is full of passion and determination.

[@AndreaMenardMusic]

Thank you Roger. We laid it all out there to make this world a better place.

[@jacquelineway]

An amazing talk Andrea! Congratulations! Thank you for being the voice of so many women around the world. Exactly the talk that needs to be heard again and again right now as the movements for women gain momentum and strength. Bravo!

[@AndreaMenardMusic]

Thank you dear Jacqueline! Your words mean a lot!

[@AndreaMenardMusic]

Its been a big week here in Vancouver. First of all, this TEDx talk and my new song called Silent No More, which both deal with ending the silence around violence against women, were released to the world! And secondly, this was the week the National Inquiry into the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls was in Vancouver. Wow. its time to break our silences and for others to really hear the voice of the Feminine.

[@TLRain78]

When the lump in your throat is choking you, there are earth angels that will help you find your voice again. Andrea my sweet friend. You are the voice and strength for many of us. Ishniish/HiyHiy

[@AndreaMenardMusic]

As you are for me. Let us be each others helper and guide when we need it. Keep doing what you are doing, dear friend! Love you.

[@TLRain78]

You're so sweet, thank you hun. I Love you too

[@playnicebereal5850]

Thank you Andrea!

[@Creaperla]

I will be silent no more!!!

[@denisewozniak]

Great speech - and great speaker

[@AndreaMenardMusic]

Thank you Denise! I am. honoured by your kind words!

[@landafield8887]

This was ever so powerful. Oh my goodness

[@AndreaMenardMusic]

My goodness, those are kind words! Thank you so much, Landa!

[@mechagaijinkaiju7186]

If this doesn't leave you in tears, there's a problem in your soul.

[@afsanehhojabri7373]

How do I get a transcript of this talk?

[@msdee7444]

Grandchild, Wake up! Remember who you are. You are a Child of the Creator. You are a Spark of the Creative Fire. This is a perfect creation created by a perfect creator. You. You are worthy of this task. Your own dreaming brought this opportunity to your doorstep. Celebrate the magnetic nature of your dreams. Enjoy the perfection of your creations. We know you feel fear. Feel the fear completely. It is yours to embrace. Let the magnitude of this event wash over you like water. Fully immerse yourself in the experience. Feel it all. When you surrender to your sacred understanding of Life, you will know that all of Creation supports you in this dream. All your Relatives hear your prayer. Surrender, Grandchild. Know yourself. You are worthy of this task. You can trust yourself. You are safe to succeed. We honour you for this journey. Every step you take lightens the dense nature of your Earth Walk. Everything you embrace makes the journey easier for others. This is sacred work. We love you. The Patchwork Grandmothers ~Andrea Menard ♥

[@muhammadrahman1125]

Thank you Rumana you speak the truth I believe you from the born

[@Gobidragon]

Nothing they don't deserve.

[@adamsilesia5753]

Forced child support is slavery.