I am the founder of A Voice Heard, Shakiylah Hawthorne. Mental Health advocacy is a passion for me. I saw how many people silently struggled with their mental health while feeling like they had nowhere to turn with no one who truly understands. Too often, people carry pain behind closed doors because of stigma, fear, or the belief that their struggles don't matter. I wanted to create a space that reminds people they don't stand alone. A space where healing, honesty, and support is encouraged instead of hidden. Everyone deserves to feel seen, heard and valued-- especially through traumatic situations. We serve the community by breaking the silence around mental health, building community, and helping people realize that their story, their healing, and their life truly matter. I serve by installing transformation. Your pain is Valid! Your voice Matters! Healing is a non-negotiable! Turning your pain into power and your trauma into a testimony.