.... Because I Can Help Other Women Feel Beautiful and also give back to abused women because my company supports The Younique Foundation : A Retreat for Sexually Abused Women. This truly hits home and one of the biggest reasons I believe in my career and direction in life. It’s not just about makeup or skin care, wearing it or selling it. It’s about the community, the empowerment for other women to feel beautiful, special and have the courage to conquer any mountain they need to climb in order to climb the next one. The Younique Foundationis an amazing addition to us, the Younique Presenters. We are a great big family, pushing each other to strive farther then ever imagined. “There comes a time in each of our lives when we become so painfully aware of a problem, that we can no longer dismiss it.” – Shelaine Maxfield We’ve made our first Infographic. It helps visually tell the story of the epidemic of Sexual Abuse. It also helps illustrate why many survivors are reluctant to Break the Silence about their abuse. Please share and help this discussion to be heard. 1 in 4 Women Have Been Sexually Abused By Age 18 It Is Time To Help “The One” – The Survivor In August of 2014, Derek Maxfield announced that it was time to do something to help the millions of survivors who have suffered childhood sexual abuse. This is what he said: “I can’t change all of it, but I can make a difference. Wouldn’t it be nice if there was more of an awareness? Less shame for something you didn’t do? And less secrecy for something that needs to not be taboo? Wouldn’t it be nice if somebody built a place in the mountains where [a woman] could go and get away and start the healing process?” – Derek Maxfield, Founding Board Member of The Younique Foundation By June of 2015 the Haven Retreat hosted the first 11 participants, providing acceptance, education, and community as a foundation for their long-term healing. These 11 women walked away with skills – feeling empowered to reclaim hope. You Can Reclaim Hope Our message to survivors is clear. You are worth the effort required to find wholeness. Freedom from the fear and shame of abuse is possible. We will help you reclaim what was taken – helping you to find healing and love for life. As you know, wholeness doesn’t just happen. At the Retreat you will learn skills that help you manage the impact of your abuse enabling you to become whole. You deserve to be free from the pain of the sexual abuse you suffered and we can help. “I am so appreciative of the opportunity…to participate in the retreat! I walked in nervous but left feeling nothing but loved, safe and confident in my abilities to tackle emotions /feelings that might come up regarding my past. I used to think that “abuse was a death sentence” and that I would never be able to get out from under the negative looping thoughts and messages that I had playing in my mind but I now feel like I am 100% capable of living the life I deserve.” – Tina, Survivor and Retreat Participant Education. Experience. Community. What To Expect At Your Retreat The four-day retreat focuses on activities that increase the likelihood of healing from your trauma. Each activity is specially designed to help you understand your trauma, experience different healing methods, and build rich relationships with other survivors. While many activities are in a group setting (8-12 women) with other adult female survivors of childhood sexual abuse, you will also have adequate personal time to reflect and rejuvenate. “I would want any friends or family I have that are survivors of abuse to be able to have this experience and be able to learn all of the things taught at this retreat. It is healing and provides so much information that is beneficial for us to progress in our lives.” – Dani, Survivor and Retreat Participant Retreat Cost Because of the kind generosity of our founders and donors, you are able to attend The Haven Retreat at no cost. Your only responsibility is the travel to and from the location. All food, lodging, and services are provided for you free of charge. Eligibility Any adult woman who was sexually abused at or before age 18 is eligible to attend The Haven Retreat. In addition, you must be able to live in a social environment for 4 days with a group of other survivors and abstain from drugs or alcohol without significant withdrawals. We inspire hope in women who were sexually abused as children or adolescents by hosting them at a retreat, where they are uplifted by each other and learn skills that can help them find individual healing. We educate parents and empower them to protect their children from sexual abuse while leading a public dialogue to bring the epidemic of abuse to light. Thank you for your interest in The Younique Foundation. We too are very excited about the opportunity to help in this great cause. We have begun our retreats for survivors as a key part of realizing our mission. We will continue to make announcements to Presenters about how they can assist in this great cause. Please look for those announcements. We look forward to working with you to assist these women in need. The Younique Foundation inspires hope in women who were sexually abused as children or adolescents by hosting them at a retreat, where they are uplifted by each other and learn skills that can help them find individual healing. We educate parents and empower them to protect their children from sexual abuse while leading a public dialogue to bring the epidemic of abuse to light. CHECK OUT what the The Younique Foundation has been up to, read all of the full stories TYF Blog – Younique Foundation AUGUST 8, 2015 The Younique Foundation Launches Defend Innocence Portrait of a beauty brunette SEPTEMBER 2, 2015 Tina’s Survivor Story Watch the Video on YouTube “I realize now that I am so much stronger than my past. You just have to believe that you are worthy of experiencing the… read more AUGUST 27, 2015 Survivor Story Video from Dee Watch the Video on YouTube This is Dee and she is an amazing survivor of childhood sexual abuse. In her desire to help others, she found the strength to… read more AUGUST 8, 2015 Special Message from Rachel Platten for Survivors of Sexual Abuse Watch the Video on YouTube In summer 2015, women from all over the world were invited to perform a lip-sync to Rachel Platten’s – “Fight Song” for charity. Developing A Healthy Relationship With Time In reality, the only time something can actually happen is now, in the present moment. But those who struggle with sexual abuse trauma often spend… JULY 28, 2015 Your Brain And Trauma Your brain is powerful. And whether subconsciously or consciously your brain tries to protect you and keep you safe. But it’s through a better understanding… JULY 28, 2015 Viewing Your Past Through A New Lens Of Hope “The world breaks everyone and afterward many are strong in the broken places.” – Ernest Hemingway You are beautiful, and you can feel that about… JULY 22, 2015 I’ve Come So Far “I’m proud of how far I have come since then and now I have a beautiful daughter who looks up to me. I wouldn’t change.. JULY 21, 2015 Exactly Where I Need To Be “I am exactly where I need to be and I’m finally happy with that!” -Tina, Survivor As a result of my childhood abuse, I felt… If you have specific questions regarding the foundation, please email questions@youniquefoundation.org or call (385)245-4556 *SideNote: Most of the above was taken from the youniquefoundation's website for you to further understand and get the word out about what a wonderful charity organization this is. It was hard for me to try to write about my own abuse which still is a deep scar. Please visit their website and help support our cause. If you would like to sign up as a presenter or buy makeup to help support their cause you can do so by going toBhamLashes.comor email me at bhamlashes@gmail.com xoxo, Lisa KRHB
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