Pledge of Light

Stop.

Listen.

Domestic violence impacts all genders,

all races, all people.

It is one of the most pervasive threats to safety and well-being

in the world.

One in four women,

and one in seven men

experience this torment.

No matter your background,

the dark doesn't care who you are.

Every single year, fifteen million children caught in the crossfire Billions diverted,

judicial systems strained under the fire But the greatest cost isn't financial,

it's the soul Repeated messages of worthlessness taking full control Abuse reshapes

the brain function, steals your sense of self But today,

we refuse to stay upon this broken shelf Drawing a line in

the sand right now

This is our vow

I take the pledge,

with my camo wristband!

Say it out loud so my brain,

heart, and hands understand!

I pledge to be nonviolent,

I pledge to respect my body,

I pledge to protect Mother Earth...

BFF America! I AM NVP,

you can be too,

It begins with me,

and it begins with you!

Ninety-nine percent of the cases find a financial chain Trapping survivors in

the cycle, locking them in the pain Low self-esteem,

distorted mirrors, minds under attack BFF America knows how to bring the

smiles back! We meet you at the safe house,

hands open, hearts wide To pamper away the sorrow,

restore the strength inside A fresh beauty service,

a perfect headshot for the sheet A brand new beginning,

standing strong on your feet!

Gandhi said you must be the change you wish to see The

greatest power in the world is the soul's decree Peace is not

passive, true non-violence takes internal might We choose to absorb hostility,

respond with the light!

Every gender, every race,

rising out of the shame!

I take the pledge,

with my camo wristband!

Say it out loud so my brain,

heart, and hands understand!

I pledge to be nonviolent,

I pledge to respect my body,

I pledge to protect Mother Earth...

BFF America!

I AM NVP, you can be too,

It begins with me,

and it begins with you!

Myself.

No other.

No more looking away.

We have an immediate obligation in our actions every day.

Mastery over ourselves,

breaking the cycle,

making a start.

Let's make a permanent change in our own heart.

This is my body,

my temple,

my soul.

This is our planet,

and we're taking back control.

Of my own heart.

Of my own hands.

I am NVP.

Non-Violent Person...

that's me.

I am NVP.

NonViolentPerson.

Peace

begins with me.