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February 3, 2010 Nicole filmed two new shows for LIFE Today. Click an episode below to view online: Jan 26, 2010 episode (Breathe) Jan 28, 2010, episode (with Ruth Graham)
January 3, 2010 Nicole writes: Hello Twenty-Ten! You sneaked up on me! I wanted to let you all know that I recently wrote a short story, "You Are So Loved", about my childhood pastor who died of cancer last year. It will be published in an upcoming HCI book, entitled The Ultimate Christian Living, and released to stores nationwide in March 2010. December 22, 2009 Click here to listen to Nicole's interview on the Talking it Over radio program! This show is packed with insights and encouragement to many! December 8, 2009 Nicole writes: This is the time of year when many experience an abundance of joy, family memories, love, reflection, generosity and thanksgiving. However, it can also be a very difficult time for many. Please remember to care for the single moms, widows and orphans in your life, in your community and around the world. They deserve an extra splash of love and support this holiday season. October 27, 2009 The filming at the LIFE Today Studios last week was so fun. James & Betty Robison and the entire LIFE Today crew are all so very welcoming and hospitable. It was even more awesome to have the opportunity to do a second show that night, alongside Ruth Graham! She is Billy Graham's daughter and an amazing woman with a heart and passion for authenticity and realness that mirrors my own. I loved our discussions on the show!
And to top it off I was blessed with a group of friends supporting me in the studio audience who all went out for late night pancakes after the show! Gotta love that :) Thanks for coming, girls! You can catch my show with Ruth Graham, or my main show where I talk about my new book Breathe, when they air in a couple months. Check back here for the air dates and times! Now I must go prepare to speak at a youth pastors conference about how to reach out and make a difference in the lives of this young, broken generation. See you back here soon! :) October 1, 2009 You're invited to be in the studio audience for the appearance of Nicole Braddock Bromley on the LIFE Today show with James Robison, Tuesday,October 20 at 7 p.m. Tickets are free, but you must reserve your seat. To do that, call 817-354-3655 or email audience@loi.org. The studios are located at 1801 West Euless Boulevard, Euless, Texas 76040.
September 24, 2009 Nicole writes: Tune in to Inside Edition tonight! I will be talking about sexual abuse and commenting on the Mackenzie Phillips story.
September 8, 2009 Nicole writes: As a speaker involved with the Rape, Abuse, Incest National Network's Speakers Bureau, I offer you this year's back-to-school tips for students: While heading back to school is an exciting time, there are nonetheless risks involved when entering into an unfamiliar environment filled with new people. College aged women are at the highest risk for being sexually assaulted. Being aware of this risk is often the first step in staying safe.
Sexual assault is a crime of motive and opportunity. Ultimately, there is no surefire way to prevent an attack. If you or someone you know has been affected by sexual violence, it’s not your fault. You are not alone. Help is available 24/7 through the National Sexual Assault Hotlines at 1-800.656.HOPE, and online at rainn.org.
Last thing...I will be LIVE on the radio this Thurs from 1:15-2:00pm ET on KTIS broadcasting out of the Twin Cities. And LIVE on the radio in Washington, KBBO 980AM station at 7:10am PT. Check it out! August 8, 2009 Watch Nicole's featured story on ABC Family Channel's The 700 Club:
August 4, 2009 Nicole writes: You can listen online to the interview I did last week with Debbie Chavez by clicking the logo below, then going to “archived shows” tab and then scrolling to the July 29th show.
And don't forget to set your DVR for this Friday's 700 Club television show --There is a special clip you might want to see! August 2, 2009 Be sure to catch Nicole's story on the ABC Family Channel's The 700 Club this Friday, August 7th!
July 6, 2009 Nicole writes: ~Last night I was live on the radio in Texas, speaking with the host of 89.7 PowerTalk and taking caller questions. It was a great half hour, jam packed with insights and resources, but some of the stories of the callers really broke my heart. There is so much hurt and so much pain from the past that carries over into adult realtionships. I pray each caller and every listener would begin their own healing journey and that those who picked up a copy of my new book will find hope and guidance along this difficult road toward freedom and change. ~ On Wed I will tape another radio show for a station in Cleveland and then at 3:00pm ET I will be LIVE on the radio again with host, Chris Fabry of Chris Fabry LIVE! I so enjoyed being on his show two years ago and look forward to diving into another hour of good discussion! Chris Fabry Live! is a live 54-minute call-in program designed to build up the spiritual immune system of the Christian man and woman. The program offers current events, caller interaction and special guests. Tune in to your local Moody radio station at 3pm ET on Wed, July 8, to spend the hour with Chris and I...or go to this Chris Fabry LIVE! link and listen online. Have a great week! June 23, 2009 Nicole will be talking LIVE on WMUZ Detroit radio today at 2:35pm ET June 15, 2009 Tune in at 12:00 noon ET on Saturday, June 20 to hear Nicole discuss her new book, Breathe, and related issues in an hour-long interview with Janet Parshall. "Talking It Over" is a live 2-hour listener call-in program, hosted by Janet Parshall, that challenges listeners to examine the big news stories and issues being debated each week. "Talking It Over" addresses relevant issues important to Christian believers, with an exciting mix of listener interaction and commentary. June 8, 2009 Tune in to hear Nicole tomorrow, June 9 at 7:05am ET Sirius Satellite radio channel 161 "Mornings with Lorri and Larry" May 25, 2009 Nicole writes: I am sad that the spring semester of speaking is now over for me, but I have many great memories of beautiful campuses, amazing students and staff, inspiring stories and lots of fun, all of which keep me looking forward to the next semester. Thanks to each institution who made my visit possible this year -- I continue to receive incredible emails from many of your students and staff and hope to return again soon! I recently wrote a contributing essay to a book called Pearl Girls: Encountering Grit, Experiencing Grace by Margaret McSweeney which will be released this summer. What I am most excited about with this book is that the proceeds go to two charities I have a big heart for: one that is building wells in Uganda, Africa and the other that builds safe houses for women and children who have been victims of abuse here in America. Go to the link above to check out and support this new book. Now I need to brew a pot of coffee and prepare for my upcoming TV interview on the 700 CLUB! More details on that to come... May 2, 2009 Nicole writes:
Find your copy at Amazon, Barnes & Noble or wherever you prefer to buy your fave summertime reading material! :) This book is quite unique because I wrote it not only to sexual abuse survivors, but also to those who love them. There are separate chapters discussing our various relationships (parents, children, mentors, the Church, friends, best friend, spouse and God). Part of each chapter is written to the survivor, and another part is written to the helper. "I have a passion for relationships because I have witnessed the devastating effects of bad ones and the amazing transforming power of good ones. I long to see relationships grow healthier because I know the difference they can make..." (page 12) I pray this book helps survivors and those who care about them to develop stronger relationships, fertile ground for deeper healin and place where we can encourage and empower one another toward maturity and fulfilling our life's purpose.
April 26, 2009 Nicole writes: We finished out the spring college tour with Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne, where I spoke to all of the student-athletes and coaching staff on the issue of healthy relationships. It was a great time with a great audience. Not to mention a great mascot-- Go Mastadons! I am so so soooo excited to report that my first book, Hush: Moving from Silence to Healing after Childhood Sexual Abuse was just recently published by WordAlive in EAST AFRICA! What an amazing opportunity to greatly expand this message globally. I am also thrilled that I will be heading over there within the year to speak to schools, churches, civic societies, government officials and the media. Yeah! April 8, 2009 Nicole writes:
Last week I had the high honor of giving the keynote speech for Sexual Assault Awareness Week at the College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, MA. What an incredible group of students who made that week successful and I am certain their work will leave a lasting impression on that campus. I am pictured above with my new friend, Molly, who headed the entire event. We are standing beneath The Clothesline Project -- all t-shirts created by members of the Holy Cross community to speak out against sexual abuse and assault. I also got to spend a day at Gordon College in Wenham, MA last week and had one of my favorite "Girl Talk with Nicole" sessions ever! :) So fun! March 25, 2009 Nicole writes: I just returned home from having spent some time on the campuses of Lee University in Tennessee (one of the prettiest campuses I have been to!) and Malone University in Ohio -- both are schools I had never visited before this year! I had a wonderful time speaking to students and staff in the big settings and in smaller informal ones. I am very encouraged by the number of students who show passion and enthusiasm for making a difference in the area of sexual violence, abuse, and the general secret hurts and addictions that many are carrying around every day. Thank you to those who are taking steps to create change and to build more authentic communities. Proud of all my new friends! :) And looking forward to hearing updates along the way! ....I have a few days to spend at home now and then I'm off to Boston to break the silence at a couple universities way up I also wanted to let you know that I am a featured writer in a new book, Pearl Girls: Encountering Grit Experiencing Grace. coming out this summer. Through this collection of essays, readers will be encouraged by the heartfelt writings that deal with loss and hardship in a real and honest way. Other respected authors such as Shaunti Feldhahn, Melody Carson, Debbie Macomber, Robin Jones Gunn and more help remind every woman that they are not alone and that no circumstance is beyond the grace of God. March 14, 2009 Nicole writes: Last week I took a two and a half hour plane ride to Dallas, hopped in a rental car and then made a three hour drive to get to Howard Payne University in Texas where I had no cell phone reception...blah....but it was all worth it! I love all my HPU friends and look forward to visit #3 in the future! Good luck to the Lady Jackets in the NCAA tourney :) This is a picture of my homegirl, Dr. Athena Bean from HPU. She is one of the coolest psychologists I know :) From TX, I flew to California for an amazing week at Vanguard University. I shared a chapel series titled, "Moving From Silence to Healing" and also held a late-night Girl Talk, where we had over 200 girls show up! So fun!! :) Allie Marie Smith, my new speaker for OneVOICE (on thetopic of healthy eating and abundant living) drove four hours to see me! She is pictured next to me, on the far left of the group of girls :)
And I cannot leave Cali without an In-N-Out Burger and chocolate shake! My friend, Jenna-Leigh, came along and got her first taste of it ...mmmm! haha love this picture ....
March 2, 2009 Nicole writes: Over the past few years, I have received an incredible amount of email from people who have a passion for social justice and, more specifically, who are motivated to make a difference in the area of sexual violence. This brings me great joy! I love hearing your stories and your desire to reach out to other victims, and some to perpetrators, in order to combat this epidemic that is sweeping acorss our nation and our world. This crime has impact far beyond what we can see and it must stop! It begins with you. Each one of you can do something. And together, we will be an unstoppable force, bringing awareness, prevention, hope and healing to an issue that has for far too long been swept under the rug. No, we will no longer be silent! Sexual abuse, rape and sex slavery has no place here! I commit to doing all I can to make a difference and to raise up others who will do the same in their own circle of influence. If you are on Facebook, please join my group, OneVOICE -- Victory Over Impossible CircumstancEs and read the discussion board for ways that you can break the silence and make a difference in your area. Please post your own ideas and stories, too! Let's change the world together! :) January 26, 2009 Nicole writes: An exciting new year is ahead -- a year for much healing, restoring of relationships and opportunity to make a difference in the lives of the broken and silently hurting people around you. Let's make 2009 a year to never be forgotten! We have received many emails asking where I am going to be speaking in the next couple months. If you are interested in attending a campus event, please contact the institution's student life or chapel office and ask for details on what time/where I will be presenting my keynote speech, "Our Little Secret" and where/when I will be holding my book signing. Would love to meet you! March 4 ...... Howard Payne University, TX March 10 .... Vanguard University, CA March 11 .... Vanguard University, CA March 16 .... Gilead Christian High School, OH March 19 .... Lee University, TN March 23 .... Malone College, OH April 1 ......... Gordon College, MA April 2 ......... College of The Holy Cross, MA April 3 ........ College of The Holy Cross, MA April 14........Univ of California-Bakersfield and Victims Assistance (My mother, Cindy Stiverson, will be speaking for this event) April 20 ....... Indiana University Purdue University, IN April 21 ...... Grace College, IN April 22 ...... Grace College, IN May 1 ......... BREATHE RELEASES! Nationwide May 14 ....... Scioto Juvenile Correctional Faciility, OH June 1 ....... Association for Christians in Student Development 2009 Annual Conference, TX June 2 ....... Association for Christians in Student Development 2009 Annual Conference, TX June 3 ....... Association for Christians in Student Development 2009 Annual Conference, TX July 12 ....... International Christian Retail Show (CBA) 2009, CO July 13 ....... International Christian Retail Show (CBA) 2009, CO July 14 ....... International Christian Retail Show (CBA) 2009, CO I will begin posting this spring's radio interviews as soon as I have air dates/times.Have a great week! December 17, 2008 Nicole writes: No one should be for sale! My heart has been breaking for the estimated 2 million children who are trapped into forced prostitution around the world (stat reported by UNICEF). Human trafficking is a modern-day form of slavery and we have got to stop it. Robbed of their value and identity, safety and love, these young kids are often sold by their own families and forced to perform horrible sex acts with multiple customers every day. They are given a number and no longer a name. These kids are brutally beaten or even killed if they refuse to perform their duties. International Justice Mission states, "More children, women and men are held in slavery right now than over the course of the entire trans-Atlantic slave trade." In the US alone, it is believed that about 50,000 are trafficked into our country and 15,000 of them are children. This is not even mentioning the numbers that are being bought and sold from within our country every day! The numbers are excruciating. It is estimated that worldwide every minute of the day there are 2 children who will be sold. This is an outrage! Last week a global child porn ring was taken down and 11 children from the ages of 3-13 were rescued. I am so grateful for the work that is being done in this area, but we still have a very long way to go. The multi-billion dollar sex industry only places our children at higher risk. The demand only increases and more pimps and pornographers seek to make a profit, by enslaving and abusing children, forcing many of them to live a life confined to a single lonely room where they simply wait for their next client. They are beaten, starved and conditioned to have sex with multiple customers all day every day. You can only imagine the effects of this heinous treatment, exploitation and abuse on a young life. Let's do something about this.
December 2, 2008 Listen to Nicole LIVE on the radio this week : Wed 3pm ET
... 103.7 "The Beat" in Michigan ... www.1037thebeat.com November 20, 2008 Nicole writes: EXCITING NEWS!! My new book, Breathe, is now available for pre-order at Amazon! Click here to reserve your copy now!
Also, I have been so encouraged hearing from students and staff at so many universities across North America in the past few months about the small groups and support groups that have been formed or are being formed as a result of this ministry and my first book, Hush. I am proud of the students, especially, for making a difference on their campuses and in the lives of those around them by starting groups like these. Keep up the great work! Keep the fire lit! The impact that you are making is vital and I am so happy that my book and message can be a tool to get this thing started! Final note: I will be on KNMI radio Monday, November 24 at 11:30am ET November 11, 2008 Nicole writes: Hello, friends! I wanted to share a couple of links with you in case you are looking to do a little holiday reading: - I recently contributed a few of my writings to a new hardcover book, Daily Seeds, that was just released last month by Moody Publishers.
- My good friend, Allie Marie Smith, has written an amazing new workbook for women to help useach "learn to cultivate an emotionally healthy and positive approach to food, your body and life." HEAL(Healthy Eating & Abundant Living): your diet-free, faith-based to a fabulous life, is due to release around December 8th by Group Publishing. But you can pre-order a signed copy directly from Allie by going to the link above.
October 13, 2008 Nicole writes: I had the most amazing week in Texas and Oklahoma, speaking to college students, pastors, faculty and staff...and just enjoying true southern hospitality! The hour-long radio show I did with Dr. Gary Chapman is available to download as a podcast on ITunes or you can download it here at The Five Love Languages website. October 3, 2008 Nicole writes: I just returned home from a fantastic two days at Lancaster Bible College in Pennsylvania -- what a great group of students and an awesome staff! Heading to Baylor University (TX) to speak in three back-to-back chapels and a late-night "Girl Talk with Nicole" on Monday. I am so excited to see everyone from last year :) Tune in to your local Moody Radio station tomorrow, Oct 4th, at 11:00am ETto catch my interview with Dr. Gary Chapman, author of The Five Love Languages. September 17, 2008 Tune in at 11:15am ET today to hear Nicole LIVE on Today's Issues radio show. Listen to your local American Family Radio station or online. September 11, 2008 Nicole writes: Just a couple updates: I recently contributed to an upcoming book which will be released in just a couple weeks (October 1st). It is called Daily Seeds. You can check it out or pre-order a copy at Amazon. Also, the radio show I did with Dr. Gary Chapman (New York Times best-selling author of The Five Love Languages) will air on October 4. Tune in at 11am ET to your local Moody Radio station or listen online at www.moodyradio.org September 3, 2008 Nicole writes: Hi friends! I am passing along some back-to-school safety tips for students from my friends at RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network), the nation’s largest anti-sexual assault organization. While heading back to school is an exciting time, there are nonetheless risks involved when entering into an unfamiliar environment filled with new people. College aged women are at the highest risk for being sexually assaulted. Being aware of this risk is often the first step in staying safe. “The university setting is a unique environment that can foster a false sense of community and security. Almost two-thirds of rapes are committed by someone who is known to the victim, that’s why it’s critical for students to be aware of their surroundings and peers,” said Scott Berkowitz, president and founder of RAINN. “There are some very basic steps students can take to maximize safety. Knowing how to identify and avoid potentially dangerous situations can help to reduce the risk of sexual assault, both on campus and off campus.” RAINN's Top 10 Back-To-School Tips include:
Sexual assault is a crime of motive and opportunity. Ultimately, there is no surefire way to prevent an attack. If you or someone you know has been affected by sexual violence, it’s not your fault. You are not alone. Help is available through the National Sexual Assault Hotlines at 800.656.HOPE, and online at rainn.org. August 29, 2008 Nicole writes: I have been working hard on my next book and I am really excited about it! I will let you know inside-info as updates are available, but for now just know that it is set to be in set to be in stores this May 2009! More to come on that ... :) An updated client list has been added to the About Nicole page for institutions interested in where OneVOICE has been making a difference recently. I apologize for technical problems with the new website that was due to release this summer -- it is going to be a while before we can get the new one online but I will keep you posted. August 16, 2008 Nicole writes: I will be hittin the waves again this fall...no, not surfing :( -Tune in to your nearest radio waves on August 19th at 3:00pm ET to "Chris Fabry Live!" on the Moody Broadcasting Network. Go to http://www.mbn.org/ to find your local station carrying the show or just listen online! - At 11:15am ET on Sept 17, tune in for Today's Issues on your local American Family Radio station carrier or listen online. - I will also be taping a show segment with Dr. Gary Chapman, author of The Five Love Languages, on his show "Building Relationships" and will let you know when it is set to air. June 2, 2008 Nicole writes: ~ I just returned from an amazing week in Texas! Speaking at another Will Graham Celebration was such an honor. We had a great crowd -- 4,200 people in attendance on Student night when I shared my testimony! Sara - lead singer of Inhabited Giving John (lead singer of Tree63) an I Love Jesus tattoo :) ~ The Montel Show I was on last fall just re-aired on Thursday and on Friday morning I wason the Celebration tv show with Marcus and Joni, which was a live broadcast on the Daystar television network, showing in 200 countries. A great week of breaking the silence and of God healing many hurts and hearts in our world. May 21, 2008 Nicole writes: ~ I am getting geared up for a fantastic week of breaking the silence in Texas! I will be speaking to middle schoolers, high schoolers and the week will end with the big and exciting MAIN EVENT -- The Will Graham Celebration held in the Burleson High School Football Stadium. Student night begins at 7:30pm on Sat May 31st. I will be sharing my testimony as well as sharing the stage with amazing artists like Starfield, Inhabited, Tree63, Aaron Shust, Britt Nicole, Salvador and of course the main speaker, Will Graham (grandson of Billy Graham). If you live in Texas, come on out and enjoy this FREE community event! ~ Stay tuned: Our new website is about to launch! April 22, 2008 Nicole writes: ~ April is known as Child Abuse Prevention Month as well as Sexual Assault Awareness & Prevention Month, so I want to give a big thanks to all the universities, schools, churches and organizations who have taken a stand and gotten involved to make a difference this month. ~ I am also excited to announce that this month my friends at The Rape Abuse & Incest National Network (the nation's largest anti-sexual-assault organization, located in Washington DC) launched a new service to help victims of sexual assault online!
I am excited to help promote this online hotline, giving those affected by sexual violence a safe place to receive initial help and support on their road to healing. April 14, 2008 This week Nicole speaks at Take Back The Night! Tuesday on the campus of Otterbein College and Thursday on the campus of Millikin University. more info for Otterbein's event here more info for Millikin's event here "Hope That Heals" -- Des Moines, Iowa -- April 11, 2008 Nicole & her mother, Cindy, spoke about the healthy response to childhood sexual abuse. Pictured here: (left) Nicole (center) Kim Zarley, the brain and idea and passion behind Hope That Heals (right) Nicole's mom, Cindy Stiverson
These arejust a few of the amazing women that made this event possible, including (center) Adrienne Windley, executive director of The Young Women's Resource Center.
April 10, 2008 Nicole writes: ~ The "Worthy" Seminar at Santa Clara University last weekend was awesome! It was an honor to keynote such a memorable evening with a great group of girls who are making a difference in so many ways. New pictures from the event were posted on the Media Page, so check them out! ~ I now head to Des Moines, Iowa for a special event we have been planning for almost 2 years now! "Hope That Heals" is finally here! And it is going to be extra special, because my mom is hittin' the road with me :) She will share the speaking platform with me, as well. It going to be great! If you live in the Des Moines area, please stop by! Details: Hope that Heals - 7 p.m. Friday, April 11. All are welcome! Free admission! Lutheran Church of Hope, 925 Jordan Creek Parkway,West Des Moines. Nicole Bromley and her mother, Cynthia Stiverson, talk about Nicole's recovery from incest and the healthy response to childhood sexual abuse.
March 29, 2008 Nicole writes: ~ Hey friends :) Thanks for all your wonderful emails and passion to make a difference in your own life and in the lives of others who are silently hurting. This has been a really busy and very fun spring semester. I just returned home from a week on the road in Indiana. I shared my story at Indiana Wesleyan University, which may have the nicest facilities that I have seen on a Midwest college campus thus far. Gorgeous school. Then I shared a new message entitled "Hungry" at Bethel College; it was on the topic of eating disorders and body image. A big snow storm rolled into Indiana this week, so I am really looking forward to next week and being in sunny California! I will spend a day at Bethany University in Scotts Valley and then head to the coastline for an inspiring weekend conference for young women, entitled Worthy: A Night to Encounter the One Who Calls You Beautiful (see poster image), which is hosted by the amazing girls of Wonderfully Made and is being held at Santa Clara University. I will be the keynote speaker for this event and will be joined by recording artist, Jessica McLean. Exciting days ahead!
March 20, 2008 Nicole writes: ~ I recently spoke to about 2500 college students in the beautiful chapel at Cedarville University. It was a lovely visit. And I just got off the plane coming from Philadelphia where I shared my story at Philadelphia Biblical University and also at a mega-church there called Calvary Church of Souderton. It has been a busy spring, but all very good stuff! And I am very much looking forward to this Easter weekend :) ~ Here is a recent blogger review for Hush: "Sometimes, when a person writes, it takes great talent. Sometimes, it takes great faith. And sometimes, it takes great courage. For Nicole Braddock Bromley, her book demonstrates all three, and I am SO grateful for the privilege of reading her book! ... " Click here to continue reading... March 3, 2008 Nicole writes: ~ Wow -- what a sweet start to this year's spring college tour! Covenant College (GA), 2 days at Charleston Southern University (SC), my 3-day Relationship Series at Olivet Nazarene University (IL) and a full day at Geneva College (PA), plus some great media opportunities and a workshop at Vineyard Church of Columbus' Women's Conference. I admit I am tired...but amazed...humbled...grateful...hopeful...and very much looking forward to all that the rest of Spring '08 has in store! February 15, 2008 Nicole writes: ~ Just returned home from what turned out to be one of my favorite visits to a campus so far. I love the students, staff, athletes and coaches at Charleston Southern University in South Carolina! Keep breaking the silence and making a difference on your campus! I hope to return again soon :)
January 18, 2008
Nicole writes: ~ I had so much fun last night! I was invited to a book club meeting with a fantastic group of women who just read Hush. Great girls, great discussion and great food -- can't get much better than that! :)
January 10, 2008 Nicole writes: ~ Take a gander at the winter edition of WHOLE Magazine and my article on pages 36 - 39. Then flip a couple pages back to page 30 and see RAINN's ad for the Sexual Assault Hotline. ~ A Chicago-based television station posted six 10-minute clips from my interview with them this past fall. Go to this YouTube link or to this GodTube link to view all six parts of the show. Make sure you watch them in order -- could get confusing!! :) January 1, 2008 Nicole writes: ~ Happy New Year! I pray that 2008 is a fresh new start, a time of silence to be broken, great healing to occur, healthy relationships formed & freedom found -- a year marked in history for you! ~ My friends at RAINN (the Rape Abuse & Incest National Network) say, "Rapists don't take off nights and weekends. Neither can we." I agree and I am strongly in support of the new campaign to get the National Sexual Assault Online Hotline running 24/7. RAINN's phone hotline (800.656.HOPE) has been able to help more than 1 million people to date, but the new National Sexual Assault Online Hotline is essential to helping more. The Online Hotline provides live, secure, free, anonymous crisis support for victims of sexual assault, their friends and families over RAINN's website. Currently the Online Hotline is operating in a pilot phase, running limited hours. In order to have the Online Hotline running 24/7, we need the help of people like you -- committed to fighting sexual assault. You can help RAINN provide online support whenever its needed - 24 hours a day, 7 days a week! Join the campaign! Become an online hotline volunteer, help fund it, or just spread the word. Visit http://www.rainn.org/ohlvolunteer/process for more details. December 30, 2007 Nicole writes: ~ This is a difficult time of year for so many abuse survivors. I have been receiving tons of emails from those who have struggled through this year's holiday season -- dealing with painful memories, dysfunctional families, loneliness and overall anxiety and stress is hard. And it breaks my heart. I pray all of you have been able to survive once again, taking time for yourselves when needed, creating exciting new traditions, reaching out to others in need, and simply that you were able to find peace and joy within. You are worth it -- and I wish you a fresh new year in 2008! ~ I did a great deal of book reading over the Christmas season, one of which was a novel, Redeeming Love by Francine Rivers. I very rarely read fiction books, but this one has been recommended to me by many abuse survivors over the past few years, so I thought I would finally pick it up and give it a try. Yup, I LOVED IT! I highly recommend this book, especially to those of you who have ever felt dirty, damaged, used, abused, and worthless. This is a beautiful story of love and redemption that deeply moved me -- I couldn't put it down! ~ Are you preparing your New Year's resolutions yet?? :) November 22, 2007 A.K.A. Thanksgiving Day in America! Nicole writes: ~ Happy Thanksgiving, my friends! I am so thankful for all of you fabulous and courageous difference-makers out there! To all of you who I have met in my travels across North America these past 6 years, or to those who I have not met personally, but have read my book (therefore, I feel we have become good friends!) I want to say that I am so proud of the huge strides you are making on your healing journeys and the differences you are making in your own life and in your community. You all are so amazing!! I love you!! And may God bless you! ~ Well, I am loving having a week at home to chill and be with my wonderful husband :) Next week I will be on the radio in Detroit (Monday at 2:30pm on WMUZ); Tuesday through Friday I will be in Chicago to speak in 2 womens chapels at Moody Bible Institute and do some tv and radio interviews around the city. Can't wait to see all my Moody peeps! Love 'em! ~ Have a great Thanksgiving weekend...know that you are beautiful and I am thankful for you. oxox November 10, 2007 Nicole writes: ~ It has been a FANTASTIC fall semester so far, but a very busy one too. Last week I spent 4 full days at 3 universities and put 1600 miles on my car. This week I spent 7 days in Texas, speaking at 4 universities. And WOW it has been great! But I will say that my "Texas Tour" was quite interesting --
After speaking at Baylor, I left Waco and headed to Abilene. One the way I saw a sign in front of a house that literally said "FARWOOD 4 SALE". Omg. Can you believe that one? Haha! Love it! Then between Abilene, Texas and Brownwood, Texas, there was a huge turtle walking across the middle of the highway, so we pulled a "U-ey" and headed back to rescue him from being hit. By the time we got to him a man in a pickup truck had already saved him. Texans are just nice like that! :) But, like any other place in America, there are also some shady characters ...like the guy named Sergio who came to my hotel room door, knocking and saying that it was the law that he had to come in and do an "inspection" of my room. Umm ... YIKES. Yeah, that'll freak you out. But this fall has just been amazing. The schools and students and staff at every campus has really been encouraging and made this work all worth it. God is so good and has really used my time and words to make a huge difference in not only individual lives and hearts, but on these campuses as a whole. People are breaking the silence, getting REAL, making a difference, and many have begun their personal healing journeys. I feel so honored to be a part of this incredible movement. And I thank you for the important role you play as my special support people who believe in this mission and who pray for me each step of the way. THANK YOU from the bottom of my heart. Love you. November 3, 2007 Here are a few recent articles and interviews from the past week as Nicole was breaking the silence!
Article by Holly Rothbard The Colgate Maroon-News, Student newspaper of Colgate University, Hamilton, NY SPEAKING UP, MOVING ON: Bromley emphasized the importance of honesty in healing after sexual abuse. ~ A Virginia television news station (WHSV) has posted their short interview with Nicole on their website: Click here to view the video ~ Article from The Collegian, newspaper of Ashland University, Ashland, Ohio
October 29, 2007 Tune in to the ABC Family Channel today at 9:30am EST to catch Nicole's interview on Living The Life ...or watch the interview online at: www.livingthelife.com. October 19, 2007 Nicole writes: ~ My first time speaking to students in the country of Canada last week was a really great experience. I love all my new friends at Tyndale University College in Toronto and appreciated the great conversations and response to my message and time there. I also just returned home from 2 full days at Ashland University in Ohio -- one of my favorite places to visit! ~ The next 3 weeks are gonna be a lil' bit crazy ... I will be on the road speaking at 9 universities, in 5 different states (IN, MA, NY, VA, TX), and 8 out of those 9 are universities that I will be speaking at for the first time, which is very exciting to me. :) If you live near any of the following campuses, you are welcome to attend the main keynote event. Contact the school for further info:
*Click here to view the full year's schedule* October 7, 2007 Nicole writes: ~ Last night was student night at The Will Graham Celebration, held at Kenyon College's Athletic center in Gambier, Ohio. It was a fantastic time with amazing bands, high energy, a great crowd and an amazing response at the end.
I shared a brief testimony and Will Graham delivered a powerful message that spoke directly to people's hearts. I added some pictures to the MEDIA page to check out. Here is one of me and my husband, Matt, with Will Graham -- what a great guy!
September 28, 2007 Nicole writes: ~ Hey pals! I have returned home from a great time with my new friends at Trinity Christian College. We had a very full day, including record attendance in the morning chapel, and overall just a fantastic visit. Here is a photo from the breakout discussion session with some of the male leaders and res life staff on TCC's campus: ~ This next week coming up is a big one; and for those of you wonderful people who support me and the mission of OneVOICE through your prayers, please pray for the students and leaders at each school I will be at and everything that this week will entail: Monday, Oct 1 - Spring Arbor University, MI Tuesday, Oct 2 - Grace Bible College, MI Thursday, Oct 4 - Anderson University, IN Saturday, Oct 6 - Will Graham Celebration, Kenyon College, OH September 20, 2007 This weekend there will be a Meet the Author/Book Signing for Hush at The Vineyard Church of Columbus, following each of the services. Service times are Sat 6:00pm, Sun 9:15am & Sun 11:30am. September 14, 2007 Recent article from: THE COLUMBUS DISPATCH
Woman shares story of sex abuse lessons, including how to drive a stick shift, she said. And she trusted him. But he also instilled fear in her as a way to keep a painful secret. For about a decade, Bromley said, he sexually assaulted her while she suffered in silence. He convinced her that she'd be taken from her mother if she told. Bromley, 27, will share her experience today on the syndicated Montel Williams Show. Representing the Rape Abuse and Incest National Network, she appears as a guest with others who were sexually abused by their fathers. Bromley was chosen because of her willingness to help others, said Kathy Gulinello, a Montel producer. "That is a quality I always look for in a guest -- someone who takes a bad situation that happened to them and makes it a positive for others," she said. "She is definitely a survivor and not a victim. You can tell that from the first moment you meet her." For the past six years, Bromley has been speaking nationwide to various groups, urging those who have been abused to talk about the abuse and to pursue recovery. "Every school I go to, I tell my story," she said, "and I have a line of kids waiting to tell me their stories, too. "A lot of kids feel they don't have anybody to talk to. . . . It just hurts so much to know that so many people are dealing with the same stuff." Four years ago, she started OneVOICE Enterprises, an organization that works to help victims. Bromley, author of Hush -- Moving From Silence to Healing After Childhood Sexual Abuse, said it's imperative that survivors tell their stories and be believed and supported. "The first person you tell directs your healing," said Bromley, adding that the reaction that survivors receive after revealing such a painful secret can lead them to destructive behavior or toward recovery. As a teenager in 1994, Bromley found the courage to tell her mother. Her stepfather, whom she does not name, committed suicide shortly after her mother contacted police, she said. Religion and faith have played a big part in her recovery, said Bromley, who majored in psychology at Marietta College. As a speaker, she is effective because she tells students to trust their instincts in uncomfortable scenarios to avoid becoming victims, said Kimberly Ferguson, associate dean of students and director of student rights and standards at Capital University, where Bromley has spoken twice. And she helps others understand victims, Ferguson said. "She could actually speak from firsthand experience. We wanted faculty and staff members to understand what students go through." September 10, 2007 WATCH The Montel Show THIS THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 The Montel Show featuring Nicole Braddock Bromley as a peer expert on the topic of sexual abuse will air on Thursday, Sept 13th. Go to www.montelshow.com for the time and channel in your area. Show Details: There are an overwhelming number of women dealing with the aftermath of sexual abuse. These after-effects could have dire consequences to all involved. In a national exclusive, we'll meet Carleen, whose sister, Brigitte, is currently making headlines for castrating and taking her own father's life after being abused by him for years. For the first time on national television, she will open up about the abuse she and her sister suffered. Brigitte's defense attorney, Arthur Aidala, will also be here to tell us where her case goes from here, since she is now charged with murdering her father. We will talk to Nicole Braddock Bromley, who is a peer expert and author of the book Hush: Moving From Silence To Healing After Sexual Abuse. You will also hear the harrowing story of Amy Hammel-Zabin, who was raped systematically in childhood by her father and grandfather at the same time. Find out what Eller has to say, after learning that the man she married molested her daughter for two years. We have arranged for her daughter, Tamara, to meet with a child psychiatrist, Dr. Rosalie Greenberg, to discuss her feelings about the sexual abuse. September 6, 2007
You're invited to be in the studio audience when Nicole Braddock Bromley shares her story of overcoming childhood sexual abuse at the LIFE Today studios in Euless, Texas, Tuesday, September 18th at 7 pm. Tickets are free, but you must reserve your seat. To do that, call 817-354-3655 or e-mail audience@loi.org. The studios are located just minutes from DFW Airport at 1801 West Euless Boulevard (Highway 10), Euless, Texas 76040.
August 29, 2007 Nicole writes: ~ Hey all! Matt and I just returned home from what felt like a whirlwind tour the past few days in Chicago and New York City. I posted new pictures from my time in the studio at WMBI's Morning Show and on Mid-Day Connection. Click on MEDIA in the left menu to check those out!
August 24, 2007 Nicole writes: ~Thanks to the Point of View radio show on the USA Radio Network for having me on the show yesterday. If you would like to hear the archive, go to www.pointofview.net and click on Broadcast Archive -- the first hour is my interview and the second hour is an interview with my friend, Vickie Burress from VictimsofPornography.org. ~ I am so excited to be an in-studio guest for MidDay Connection, a popular nationally broadcast radio show out of Chicago. Plan to tune in at 1:00pm (EST) on Monday, Aug 27th to your local Moody Broadcasting station or go online to www.middayconnection.org and listen to the show live or later on in archive. ~ More exciting stuff!! I am heading to New York City next week to be a guest on The Montel Williams Show. I will let you know when it is going to be broadcast on television, so keep checking back here for the air date/time. I will keep you posted! ~ Have a great weekend, my friends! :) August 15, 2007 Nicole writes: ~ Thank you to the all the fun radio show hosts and producers who have recently had me on as a guest: Primetime America (MBN), LifeLine with Craig Roberts (KFAX), The Morning Show (WBFJ), The Debbie Chavez Show (KGMI), and Northwest Notebook (WWJC). I am grateful for your support and help in spreading this message. August 13, 2007 Nicole writes: ~ Mother Teresa once said, "Let us touch the dying, the poor, the lonely and the unwanted according to the graces we have received and let us not be ashamed or slow to do the humble work." I am all for that. Who will join me? July 31, 2007 Nicole writes: ~ Thank you to The Harvest Show for inviting me as a special guest on today's live television broadcast. July 26, 2007 Book review from The Citizens' Courier - Vol 5 Issue 5 (by Jerry Lyon, Citizens for Community Values, Cincinnati, Ohio)
Child sexual abuse in the United States is a problem of epidemic dimensions. If you read the daily paper, or listen to the evening news, you know that to be true. So numerous are the stories of adults taking advantage of innocent children that mentally, and sometimes even physically, we turn them off. The most common emotional reaction that such stories evoke from us focus on the perpetrators of these crimes: anger and disgust. Speaker and author Nicole Braddock Bromley challenges her audience to focus, instead, on the victims of child sexual abuse. The ugly stories seem unending, yes. But we must realize that for every child abuser exposed and convicted, there are thousands never exposed — leaving behind hundreds of thousands of tormented victims who grow into adulthood trapped in the pain and turmoil of their past. In her recently published book,"hush: Moving from Silence to Healing After Childhood Sexual Abuse," Nicole tells in writing the victims' stories that she has been delivering in person for years to college and high school audiences. As founder and director of One Voice Enterprises, the Columbus, Ohio resident has dedicated her life to bringing healing change into the lives of victims of child sexual abuse. One of the stories that Nicole tells is her own. She knows firsthand the painful steps necessary to move from silence to healing."hush" exposes the harsh realities of child sexual abuse, explains the pain it causes, examines the false beliefs that it creates, and empowers survivors to begin a personal journey toward healing by breaking the silence. To order your copy of "hush" visit the Web site of Moody Publishers, moodypublishers. com, or OneVOICEenterprises.com.
July 14, 2007 Nicole writes: ~ I had an awesome week at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta! I met so many amazing people, authors, bands, musicians, and people from all over the world who are working in the publishing/book retail industry. It was an honor to speak at Moody Publishers' International Sales Meeting as well as to speak at the womens breakfast, sharing the podium with some of the most amazing women speakers/authors I have ever met. My book signing was a great success (we ran out of books!) and I continue to be touched by the conversations and wonderful people I connected with. ~ If you have a minute, click MEDIA on the left menu to see some new pics! I met Mandisa from American Idol, CeCe Winans, Nancy Alcorn of Mercy Ministries, and so many more fabulous people! WOW, what a week :) July 6, 2007 ~ Next week (July 8-11) Nicole will be at The International Christian Retail Show 2007 (formerly known as the CBA Convention) held at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, GA. Nicole, along with Moody Publishers, will be promoting Hush to thousands of people from all over the world who are in the Christian book, music, tv and radio industry. This is a very exciting opportunity to spread a message the world needs to hear! June 29, 2007
~ Joakim Noah has been known as the emotional leader of the University of Florida Gators back-to-back championship basketball team, the face of college basketball, and was awarded "The Most Outstanding Player" in the 2006 NCAA national tournament. Last night, in the 2007 NBA draft, many watched as he was drafted to play for the Chicago Bulls! But, what you probably didn't know is -- Joakim Noah is a fan of Nicole's book, Hush, saying that it was "amazing and inspiring." ~ OneVOICE thanks Noah for his support of Hush, and of Nicole's mission. We wish him all the best in Chi town! Go Bulls. ~
Joakim Noah poses with Nicole in Chicago while holding his copy of Hush. (Wow, he is tall!) June 16, 2007 Nicole writes: ~ I want to honor and remember the life of Ruth Bell Graham (1920-2007) who died on Thursday, June 14. The wife of Dr. Billy Graham, Ruth has touched many lives and leaves with us a great legacy. Today, I am remembering a quote from Ruth: "Just pray for a tough hide and a tender heart." I also like what Billy once said of their marriage: "Ruth and I don’t have a perfect marriage, but we have a great one. In a perfect marriage, everything is always the finest and best imaginable; like a Greek statue, the proportions are exact and the finish is unblemished. Who knows any human beings like that? For a married couple to expect perfection in each other is unrealistic. We learned that even before we married. June 13, 2007 Nicole writes: ~ Last week's Student Development conference in Minneapolis was a fantastic event! It was an honor to speak and be a part of a great gathering of people. Thank you ACSD for the opportunity. ~ The first Hush book signing was also a great success! June 4, 2007 BBS, Inc writes: Please be aware that there will be some fixes and additions to the site in the upcoming days. We appologize if your web surfing sessions are interrupted as we update Nicole's site. June 1, 2007 Hush releases today! Pick up a copy online or at your local bookstore. I pray this book touches many hearts, sheds light into darkness, reveals truth from lies, and sets people on a path to freedom and healing from the pain and shame associated with sexual abuse. May the silence be broken!
May 23, 2007 ~ Attention Student Development Administrators and Staff: On Tuesday, June 5th, 2007, in St. Paul, Minnesota, Hush will be making its "debut" at The Association for Christians in Student Development (ACSD) Annual Conference. Nicole will also be a guest speaker at the ACSD conference. On Tuesday, June 5th, she will briefly share about OneVOICE, her university keynote speech, "Our Little Secret", and the great need among college students to hear issues of sexual abuse being addressed. On Wednesday, June 6th, Nicole will present a workshop, entitled, "Seek and Engage: Helping Students Heal from Sexual Abuse." Nicole along with Tracey, a representative from Moody Publishers, can also be found in the exhibit hall, where Nicole will answer questions and offer the first Hush book signing. Hope to see you there! May 17, 2007 The countdown continues...........the official release of Hush is only 2 weeks away! May 10, 2007 Nicole writes: ~ Welp, we made it to the end of the school year -- and what a great year it has been! Thanks to everyone who has responded in such amazing ways. Because of you, this message will no doubt stay alive and spread, making a difference in the lives of others on your campus, in your community and the world. You are my inspiration! ~ Now that my spring semester of speaking has come to an end, it is time for SUMMER! And along with the beginning of summer '07 comes the release of Hush...which, by the way, is only THREE WEEKS AWAY! Oh yeah. That's right. Three more weeks! April 2007 In our thoughts and prayers...
April 21, 2007 LATEST UPDATE ON HUSH............................... ~ I just received word from the publisher that the books are scheduled to arrive in their warehouse at the end of May. They also informed me that they're going to release all pre-ordered copies of Hush at that time, so any customers that have placed online orders before the end of May will receive their books before everyone else! Soooooo....if you want your copies hot off the press, go online and order Hush today :)
April 19, 2007 Nicole writes: ~ I had a fantastic visit to Biola University in southern California. The weather was perfect, the people were wonderful and I made sure to hit up my favorite west coast drive-thru, In-and-Out Burger, a few times before I left. It doesn't get much better than that!
April 11, 2007 Nicole writes: ~ NEW!! My amazing web designer, Elijah Smith, just added a photo gallery (Click here or on the MEDIA button from the main menu). I am going to try to be better at taking pictures while I'm on the road. ~ The audio background for the photo gallery is "Little Girl", a song off of Miranda (Skaggs) Dodson's first album, Cord of 3 Strands. Miranda is a friend of mine, an amazing singer/songwriter out of Texas and one cool chick!
April 9, 2007 Nicole writes: ~ Well, I broke down and gave in to the madness ... Hush is now an official "myspacer." Click here: www.myspace.com/hushbook Help promote the book! Post comments and add Hush to your friends!
April 6, 2007 Nicole writes: ~ I have been receiving tons of emails from students that I have not heard from in quite some time -- a few of them heard me speak up to five years ago! I am amazed by the journey of life that often begins once finding the courage to speak out. Thank you to all of the young men and women who have sent such wonderful and thoughtful emails. It is encouraging to hear updates on the exciting mile markers of your lives. It helps me continue pressing on in this mission and for this cause, knowing it is making both an immediate and long-term difference. I am honored to walk alongside each of you on your journeys and love reading your incredible updates. I am so proud of all of you for your courage! Never give up! ~ Hush is now listed for pre-order at Barnes and Noble
April 5, 2007 Nicole writes: ~ Good news! The "Contact Us" page is back up and running.
April 4, 2007 Nicole writes: * * * * * * * * * * ** * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ~ Today, the first Wednesday of April, is The National Day of Hope. First established in 2000 by a unanimous Congressional Resolution, this day is meant to give hope to abused children, to acknowledge the widespread problem of abuse in America, and to encourage everyone to do their part in stopping this horrible crime against children. The Resolution asks that 1.) all Americans should keep the victims of child abuse and neglect in their thoughts and prayers, observing a moment of silence to pray for child victims; 2.) all Americans should seek to break the cycle of child abuse and neglect and to give victimized children hope for the future; and 3.) the faith community, nonprofit organizations, and volunteers across America should recommit themselves to raise awareness and mobilize their resources to assist abused and neglected children. * * * * * * * * * * ** * * * * * * * * * ** * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ~ It was just brought to my attention that the "Contact Us" form of the OneVOICE website has not been working properly for the past couple of weeks. I truly apologize if you recently filled out the form and did not receive a response. Please, know that I will always respond to your emails...as long as I receive them! The "Contact Us" form should be back up and running in the next day or two (I will let you know by adding a post to this journal). In the meantime, write to: OneVOICEinfo at AOL dot COM ~ Also, I have to give a shout out to The Ohio State Buckeyes on a great season! Love 'em!
April 3, 2007 Recent article from The Newberg Graphic - Newberg, Oregon (by Schellene Clendenin) March 29, 2007 Interview and article from The Kate 'Zine - the women's magazine for Otterbein College - Westerville, Ohio (by Kelly Givens)
March 21, 2007 Nicole writes: ~ I am back at home after a week spent in the beautiful and very green state of Oregon. "Hello" to my new friends at George Fox University!
~ I also wanted to let everyone know that you can now read a brief description of Hush on the "coming soon" section of the publisher's website:
March 8, 2007 Nicole writes: ~Thanks to everyone who has already gone online and pre-ordered Hush! The more people who pre-order from Amazon, the higher ranking the book gets! ~ A special thank you to Kelly for jump-starting the pre-sales and getting others excited about its release :) You are awesome, girl!
March 3, 2007 Nicole writes: ~ OK, wow...I am so excited right now! I was just surfing online bookstores to see what books are out right now on childhood sexual abuse and lo' and behold there is my book, Hush, already listed. Check it out!
~ Today www.onevoiceenterprises.com Version 3 is launched!
Writing and publishing this book has been a dream come true. I am so excited for it to hit bookstores this summer! Moody Publishers has set the release date for some time around June 1st. Stay tuned for more updates! ~nicole
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To begin with, did you know that Baylor University has real bears on campus? Yep, it's true! Real life mascots that live in the middle of their campus! Pretty cool, huh?! 
Thursday, September 13, 2007 By Sherri Williams
Editor's Pick: Hush 
On January 1st, I officially completed the manuscript for my new book, Hush: Moving from Silence to Healing after Childhood Sexual Abuse.