From Hurt to Hope: The Private Launch of Silence Split Open
Join us for an inspiring book launch & conversation on healing, identity & strength. Real story. Real talk. Real community.
Date and time
Location
11221 Lochwood Blvd
11221 Lochwood Boulevard Dallas, TX 75218Lineup
Agenda
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
A Community Conversation on Healing, Identity & Renewal
About this event
- Event lasts 2 hours
Event Description:
Join us for the exclusive launch of Silence Split Open, the bold and healing memoir by Charles M. Harper Sr.—a U.S. Navy veteran, certified educator, and nationally recognized mental health advocate.
🎟 Admission: Free📚 The first 10 people to register and attend will receive a free copy of the book!
🧠 September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month in the United States, and this experience is designed to break silence, reduce stigma, and foster connection through story and conversation.
This is more than a memoir. Silence Split Open is a bridge to meaningful dialogue about mental health, trauma, race, masculinity, and healing. The book includes a built-in discussion guide to spark personal reflection and collective conversation—making it a resource for book clubs, peer groups, classrooms, counseling settings, and more.
💬 About the Book:
Silence Split Open explores:
- Surviving childhood sexual abuse and complex trauma
- Navigating identity as a biracial Black man
- Living with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)
- Breaking generational silence
- Reclaiming healing through vulnerability, community, and faith
- Starting bold, necessary conversations in families, workplaces, and communities
The book release is scheduled for July 12, 2025! Pre-order your copy today by going to Amazon now: https://a.co/d/e06dfxS
👤 About the Author:
Charles M. Harper Sr. is:
- The Inaugural Mental Health Champion of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.
- A certified educator and certified in psychological safety
- A U.S. Navy veteran, former Learning & Development and DEI Manager
- A speaker and performer, featured on national podcasts, radio, television, and stages with Grammy Award-winning artists
- Co-founder of HarpeRoney Consulting LLC, building psychologically safe organizational cultures
- A Certified Diversity & Inclusion Professional
- Holds a B.A. in History & Philosophy, an MBA in Marketing, and is a doctoral candidate (ABD) in Organizational Leadership
🎙 Event Features:
Host: TBA
Panelists:
- 🎬 Dr. A.L. Smith – A multi-award-winning independent film director and author, known for her powerful work addressing social justice, loss, and healing, including He Never Came Home.
- 🎙 Calvin D. Johnson – Criminal defense attorney, frequent guest on national podcasts, and a host on The Ed Gray Show, where he brings real talk to issues impacting communities of color.
🤝 Organizational Participation Welcome
We invite mental health, wellness, and community organizations to partner with us by:
✅ Hosting a resource table✅ Contributing post-event wellness materials✅ Providing optional on-site support✅ Sponsoring giveaway copies of the book✅ Being recognized as a mental health community partner
📩 Interested? Contact: harperoneyconsulting@gmail.com
🔗 Register Today
Be part of a bold and healing conversation that uses lived experience as a launching point for collective truth-telling, emotional safety, and personal growth.
🧠 Together, we honor silence by breaking it. Together, we heal.
Frequently asked questions
This is the private launch of the memoir Silence Split Open by Charles M. Harper Sr.—a story that explores childhood trauma, racial identity, masculinity, and mental health. The event includes a reading, a panel conversation, and opportunities for guests to reflect and connect in a safe, supportive
Yes. While the event is centered around a book, the story and dialogue deeply engage with mental health themes, especially those affecting men, Black and biracial individuals, and people living with trauma, PTSD, or Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). September is National Suicide Prevention.
Yes. The book and event address sensitive topics including: Childhood sexual abuse Emotional neglect Mental illness (specifically BPD) Suicide ideation and trauma Racial identity and exclusion Family, grief, and resilience If you're someone who is affected by these subjects, please know that
We are inviting licensed mental health professionals and community organizations to be present as resource providers. While no clinical services will be offered during the event, we will share follow-up mental health resources with all attendees.
Yes—with care. The event is designed for survivors, advocates, educators, and allies. However, some material may be emotionally activating or triggering. You are encouraged to: Take breaks as needed Step out of the room for quiet Access on-site resource tables Connect with professionals afterwar
This event is especially valuable for: Mental health professionals & advocates Educators & community leaders Trauma survivors and their support systems DEI practitioners Veterans Men seeking safe space for healing Anyone seeking honest conversation about life, struggle, and growth
Yes. We ask all attendees to respect our core values: Confidentiality: What is shared stays in the room Empathy & non-judgment: Listen with compassion Self-care: You are never required to share or stay if overwhelmed
You will be provided with: A list of local and national mental health resources Contacts for post-event counseling or follow-up care Access to supportive organizations attending the event
Yes! We are welcoming mental health organizations, grief/loss counselors, and healing practitioners to host resource tables or contribute materials. To learn more, contact: ? harperoneyconsulting@gmail.com