Dear Thrive, In the shadows, I pen these words, I am Soul, burdened and unheard. A tale of anguish, raw and true, Of voyeurism's grip, which clings like dew. A breach of trust, a violation stark, The one who crossed this line—your mark. With ties to your name, they found their way, Into my life, where darkness holds sway. A vetting process, meant to protect, Failed me deeply, left me unchecked. A predator roamed where safety should dwell, In a trusted realm, where silence fell. I know I’m not alone in this plight, For others may suffer, lost in their fight. Thrive’s embrace, once a beacon of care, Now shadows the hearts left stripped and bare. Since that moment, my world’s been rearranged, Anxiety, fear, and betrayal—deranged. Shame wraps around me, a heavy shroud, In a silence that echoes, both deafening and loud. I reach out to you with a heart laid bare, In hopes that my truth finds a place to share. For healing begins when we shed the veil, Together, let’s rise, let’s break this tale. Since that moment, my life transformed, In ways that words can scarcely form. Anxiety clings, fear shadows my days, Shame wraps around me in a suffocating haze. No longer do I roam with a heart unconfined, Now I second-guess the world I once aligned. I steer clear of places, of faces once known, Haunted by the knowledge that I walk alone. Someone watched me, in my moments bare, Without my consent, in a breach so unfair. Under the banner of care that you espouse, They violated trust—where safety should house. The trauma I bear is tangible, real, And accountability must be part of the deal. Let me be clear, this isn’t just my fight; It’s about the environment you nurture, day and night. For every patient who enters, seeking solace and peace, Expecting protection, their fears to cease. For every employee who dedicates heart and mind, To a mission of care, with compassion entwined. This is for all who, without consent, are made frail, By the negligence that allowed such a tale. This must be the moment of change, A turning point where paths rearrange. You stand at the crossroads, a choice in your hand, To shape a future, to take a bold stand. Reflect on the past, but don’t dwell in the dark, Let this be a lesson, a vital spark. Choose legacy and trust over silence and shame, For image protection pales next to the pain. Thrive, you hold the power, a duty to uphold, To shield others from stories like mine that unfold. Acknowledge the failures that brought us to this, Embrace the need for change, don’t let this be amiss. Review your processes, let transparency reign, Improve and enforce, break free from the chain. Reinforce a culture where accountability thrives, So no one else suffers, where trust can survive. I speak not just for me, but for those still at risk, Refusing to silence, to hide from the brisk. Take my words to heart, let them guide your way, Show that Thrive can grow, even when truths sway. Thank you for listening, for opening your mind, I hope you choose action, with compassion aligned. Together, let’s forge a path that is bright, Where safety and care become our shared light.
