Paris Hilton shared an open letter to the U.S. House of Representatives on social media.
Paris Hilton Urges U.S. House of Representatives to Pass Child Abuse Bill While Reflecting on Her Own Traumatic Experiences: 'Let's Turn Pain Into Purpose'
Paris Hilton is using her star power to evoke change.
In an open letter shared to Instagram on Monday, December 16, the Simple Life alum, 43, urged the United States House of Representatives to pass the Stop Institutional Child Abuse Bill before they break for the holidays.
Paris Hilton shared a passionate message for the U.S. House of Representatives.
"For most of my life, I carried a deep, unspoken pain," Hilton began, referencing the alleged abuse she endured during her time at boarding school.
"I thought if I stayed quiet, if I buried it far enough, maybe I could convince myself it didn’t happen. But silence doesn’t heal — it only protects the people that caused the harm. Speaking up has been the hardest thing I’ve ever done, but it’s also been the most powerful," she explained.
Paris Hilton was candid about the alleged abuse she suffered at boarding school.
The "Stars Are Blind" singer pointed to the alleged experiences she overcame as to why change is urgently needed. “As a teenager, I was sent to youth residential treatment facilities where I endured abuse that no child should ever experience,” she stated. “I was physically restrained, sexually abused, isolated, overmedicated, and stripped of my dignity. I was told I didn’t matter, that I was the problem, and no one would believe me if I spoke up — not even my family."
"For years, I lived with the weight of that trauma, the nightmares, the shame. It wasn’t until I found my voice that I began to heal," Hilton emphasized.
Paris Hilton urged people to speak out about any abuse they endured.
The DJ stressed how important this matter is to her and for the safety of all children. "It was proof that when we listen to survivors and put politics aside, we can create real, meaningful change. But this journey isn’t over. I can’t celebrate until this bill becomes law, and now it’s up to the U.S. House of Representatives to finish what the Senate started," she pleaded.
"I always believed in turning pain into purpose, in creating something good from something dark," Hilton said. "Survivors like me have carried this fight for far too long. Now, I ask you to carry it across the finish line. Let’s make this a moment that our country can be proud of — a moment when we choose to protect the most vulnerable among us."
Paris Hilton wants to 'turn pain into purpose' through advocacy.
The mother-of-two directly addressed politicians in the caption of the post, writing, "Silence doesn’t heal — it protects the people that caused the harm 💔 The U.S. Senate unanimously passed the Stop Institutional Child Abuse Act. Now, it’s time for the House of Representatives to pass my bill THIS WEEK."
"To every member of the House. Think of the children who can't speak for themselves," Hilton, who attended Provo Canyon School in her youth, penned. "They're counting on you. Let's turn pain into purpose and protect the most vulnerable among us."