Tolson/Beyond the TEARS visits (Wo)MENSPEAKOUT
The founders of the non-profit organization (Wo)MEN SPEAK OUT are husband and wife team Christopher and Ophelia de Serres.
Founders of (Wo)MEN SPEAK OUT
Founders of (Wo)MEN SPEAK OUT
As individuals, and as a couple, they are “dedicated to eradicating rape, sexual assault, and gender violence. We seek to educate both men and women, cultivating healthy relationships and gender equality.”
Christopher de Serres is the Co-Founder of (Wo)Men Speak Out™ and Editor of Minizine, a WSO quarterly online publication. A public speaker and freelance writer with a lifelong passion of the psychology and sociology, Chris has explored such subjects as the emotional and cultural impacts of abuse, gender constraints and recidivism in our communities. While much of his work serves his passions, he explores subjects that both educate and explore a more globally diverse context to include cultural variousness and the impact humans are having on the environment. During his free time, Chris is an avid rock climber and curious tourist. He currently lives in Seattle, WA. visit him on MySpace
Through her work as Director of Ophelia’s Love and Co-Founder of (Wo)Men Speak Out™, Ophelia de Serres has a style that is uniquely her own. She draws from her personal experience as a survivor of CSA, intimate partner violence and over 6 years as an Assaulted Women & Children’s Advocate. visit her on MySpace
I’ve known of Ophelia as an advocate for nearly 5 years, and I’ve seen her work for victims/survivors evolve. She worked behind the scenes for Angela Shelton, yet was always there (on-line) to support others. Now Ophelia holds powerful live presentations with her husband Christopher, and they reach out with courage and compassion.
View their videos on YouTube. Christopher’s video on male sexual abuse is especially moving.
Visit the WoMEN SPEAK OUT Facebook Cause
As one heals, so does another, and another, and another…..
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