Your voice is the answer

When you see something wrong
don’t turn away
Make this the moment
to say something
to act
in a kind, supportive, and positive way

Use your voice to support others
to find strength in numbers
in community
this is where our power lies

Together we can move mountains
Save the abused
Rescue the forgotten
and right the wronged

Together
we won’t be silenced
by the abusers’ anger, their intimidation,
or threatening ways

All actions have consequences
inactions do too
And when we choose not to act
the consequences 
are part of the problem too

Please don’t turn your eye
to abuse, to neglect
to the pain of another being
today

Let your voice
be their hope
A hand 
leading them out of harm's way.
-Alexis Cress

TOGETHER – we will move mountains💜💜💜. 

While I was working with animal rescue here in Costa Rica, the amount of dog and cat neglect and abuse I saw was heartbreaking💔. I often questioned why some community members would turn their eye to the abuse or not want to get involved. Because I truly believed (and still do!) that when more people get involved within their community, become more educated about their community’s problems, the sooner we make positive changes for the good of all beings involved – whether it is in animal rescue, poverty, domestic violence, or other community concerns. You may quickly find that all community problems are connected in some way.

As human beings we have the emotional and intellectual ability to not only feel and know when something is wrong with another being or situation but we also have the capacity to make positive changes for all involved. Just one simple smile to a stranger, one kind word to a neighbor, one act of service with a community organization, could change or even save another being’s life.

I know it can be scary sometimes to speak up, to get involved, but when you see or hear something that makes you uncomfortable – trust your gut, your intuition. I encourage you to speak to someone. Ask questions. Become educated. Your action (no matter the size) may truly be the hand that leads someone out of harm’s way. 

Your Voice – Their Hope.💜💜💜

Thank you for all you do to make the world a better place for all beings.

Blessings,

Alexis