Erica Reyes
Silent Bloom
Silent Bloom represents the hidden pain behind this kind of trauma that occurs. Embarrassment tends to make us hide our faces when recalling these stories. How do you tell someone it is your own significant other hurting you in this way? Questions arise that you cannot answer. Why did you stay? Why didn't you say anything? How could you let that happen? How is it assault if you are together? Red roses typically symbolize love, passion and romance, however that part tends to feel dead when the one who is supposed to love you is the one causing so much pain.
Silent Bloom represents the potential growth that is possible when we finally get the courage to leave. Aphrodite, the Greek Goddess of Love views dried red roses as a symbol of deep passion and commitment. This type of love and commitment we question if we deserve. However, through that growth, we can learn to find that love for ourselves within ourselves. We learn to heal, gather up each petal, and learn to love ourselves one petal at a time.
No means no regardless of status. Healthy love shouldn't hurt.