Imagine waking up one day to find harassing meme’s, nude pictures and videos of yourself online. Images that you were not aware existed, you did not approve of and have no control of removing. The person who committed this atrocious act, you once lived with and loved, lives in a different country and wants to humiliate you and destroy your reputation – and no legislation or law enforcement can prevent this from occurring or ensure those pictures are removed.
This happened to me. I am Darieth Chisolm and I am a survivor of revenge porn, cyber sexual stalking, harassment, and extortion.
I am also an Emmy Award-winning television personality, former NBC News Anchor, author, business visibility and life coach, and I found myself at the very center of this nightmare. During this time, I spiraled into the most unimaginable sense of pain, frustration, anger, isolation, confusion, and heartache possible.
Every day, thousands of people fall victim to cyberstalking and harassment, cyber rape, cyberbullying and online crimes. They sometimes feel locked away in shame and silence, not knowing where to turn or how to get help. 50 Shades of Silence was created to help people to overcome the pain and shame and actively advocate for victims.
You can help the cause by sharing your story, becoming an ambassador, or getting involved in the movement. You can also donate to the cause and help to fund the documentary to shine more light on these issues. You can visit us at the Pittsburgh Business Show to learn more about 50 Shades of Silence and get involved!
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Together our voices can help create a strong call to action for legislators, lawmakers, and internet companies, promote social responsibility for texting, posting and sharing and lend support to other victims, survivors and their advocates. That's why we encourage you to get involved. You can get involved in a variety of ways including:
Visit our booth at the Pittsburgh Business Show so you can learn more about 50 Shades of Silence and get involved!
Darieth Chisolm
<p><span style="font-size: medium;">Founder, Creator, Director and Executive Producer</span></p>
<p><span>Darieth has worked in television and media for over 30 years. She is an Emmy Award winning TV host and interviewer, with multiple Emmy nominations.</span></p>
Amy Write
<p><span style="font-size: medium;">Producer</span></p>
<p><span><span>She has since worked as a producer, director, production coordinator and editor on short, feature, and serial documentaries. </span></span></p>
JANET SMITH
<h4 class="et_pb_module_header"><span style="font-size: medium;">Producer</span></h4>
<p><span>As the principal producer at Moment Media, Janet Smith manages teams of people producing videos that aim to educate, illuminate, and sometimes even change minds and behavior. </span></p>
VIVIAN MCGRATH
<p><span style="font-size: medium;"> Executive Producer</span></p>
<p><span>Vivian McGrath is a highly respected Documentary and Drama-Documentary Executive Producer, renowned for her strong sense of storytelling and documenting the fascinating and powerful stories of ordinary people. </span></p>
MIKE WITTLIN
<p><span style="font-size: medium;">Executive Producer</span></p>
<p><span><span class="il">Mike</span><span> Wittlin’s credits cross over Broadway, feature films, and television. </span></span></p>
