The feedback and support we have received in response to our work has been remarkable. Each time we screen Silence Speaks stories in a public setting, we are overwhelmed by how many people approach us, asking to participate in workshops or obtain copies of stories. The project is meeting an unmet need - that of giving visibility to diverse survivor stories of recovery, resistance, and courage. Comments from workshop participants include:

"For me, it is important to know that spaces for women are being created for survivors of violence to express their experiences. I loved the fact that the space created is one that enables participants to feel safe and supported. I also like the marriage of teaching and learning new skills while sharing experiences of violence."

"The group was very diverse in age and ethnicity. It was an excellent avenue to gain valuable skills and be creative, and the teachers were excellent. I loved everyone's stories and having good quality software and hardware at my fingertips. I really liked the way you paced and organized the Photoshop and Premiere tutorials; complicated information was conveyed in a clear manner."

"I loved the story sharing circle the best . . . for me, it was the first time I was ever sharing my story in a supportive environment with other survivors and women. I am so proud of my work, and I can't tell you how good that makes me feel."

"The teacher who assisted me in recording my story was also my witness during our session, and she created a container of safety for me to tell my story. I remember what it felt like to walk out of the recording room that day. I felt different, like I'd found some resolution to something I never thought I'd get resolution from. My story in my own voice. Wow, my experience will be taken seriously now; I'll finally be heard."

"I can't underscore enough how much the coaching meant to me as a participant. I get very anxious around technology, and in fact I needed a lot of personalized attention at times. In no way did any of the teachers make me feel stupid or that I was asking for too much."