I'd like to give a "shout out" to my sister, who will be the opening speaker at her university's Take Back the Night event this evening. I am incredibly proud of her. She is going to be speaking out against child abuse. She is no public speaker, so this is a huge leap forward in her healing from child abuse.

For those of you who are not aware of the program, Take Back the Night is an event in which people speak out against all forms of violence, including rape and child abuse. I first learned about the event during an episode of Beverly Hills 90210. I thought the event was made up for the television show, but I have since learned that Take Back the Night has been a movement throughout the United States since the 1970's and that its history goes even farther back in Europe.

Personal testimonies are an integral part of the event, which is where my sister comes in.