'Surviving The Truth' was the very first Audio Documentary I did for Survivors of Rape, Sexual Abuse and Domestic Violence. Featuring the stories of 16 courageous women survivors.

Together we journeyed in unity to help break the silence and end the violence. Our message was very strong and because we came from all over the world from America, to Australia, Italy, United Kingdom, Canada, Virgin Islands, we truly carved a path for other survivors who related to our stories, poetry and thoughts. Though 'Surviving The Truth' is no longer available, it's message helped hundreds of people and helped guide us to create 'Voices of Strength', an Audio Documentary featuring both female and male survivors. 'Surviving The Truth' inspired many other men and women to break their silence and will always hold a special place in my heart as will the participants who joined me on it.

Love & Support, Haullie Free

(photos taken by Michelle & Jill)

Below are some links to pages around the internet where people and participants have showed their love and support for this project.

Natasha and I held a special Happy Birthday RAINN Fundraiser located at the California State Capital in 2002. It was amazing, we bonded, we made RAINN displays, and we helped to raise $100 dollars for RAINN that day. We even baked cookies for a bake sale!

Tori Amos has been an inspiration towards helping me break my silence. On December 20, 2002 I had the incredible opportunity to meet her at a private session at the W Hotel in San Francisco where she played 4 songs for us and allowed everyone to meet her. When I finally had my chance to speak with Tori, she reached out to me with open arms and said "Hi what is your name?"..I said "My name is Haullie, Hi Tori!" I handed her a letter I had written to her before the show and I said "Tori, I am a Survivor." I then told her about my advocacy and that her music helped inspire me to reach out to other survivors. At this moment I broke down crying...she then gave me two great big long hugs, held my hands in hers and said "Thank you, We need more people like you in this world." After taking a photo with three other girls who were standing next to me and Tori, we all cuddled for a moment and Tori said the funniest thing..."Oh! This here is the love bunch!"