On February 22, 2026, Cavelle Nelson marked a significant homecoming to Grenada—not merely as a returning citizen but as a survivor of childhood sexual abuse determined to drive national change. Her personal journey underscores a disturbing reality: despite thirty years of awareness, sexual violence against women and girls remains a pervasive, unaddressed crisis in Grenadian society.
Nelson’s powerful testimony includes a haunting poem written during her trauma recovery in 2003. Titled “The Silence They Never Heard,” the verse vividly captures the psychological devastation of abuse—the paralysis of voice, the erosion of self-worth, and the profound isolation experienced by survivors. The poem reflects not only her personal anguish but also the collective pain of countless women whose suffering has been systematically ignored.
The emotional aftermath described—panic attacks, dissociation, self-blame, and difficulty with intimacy—illustrates how trauma extends far beyond the initial violation. Nelson emphasizes that such experiences create generational echoes, affecting adult relationships, parenting capabilities, and community well-being.
Rather than seeking sympathy, Nelson presents her story as evidence of systemic failure. She argues that Grenada’s small size makes accountability achievable through coordinated action. Her proposals include strengthening community vigilance, implementing grooming awareness education for parents, ensuring trauma-informed counseling services, establishing confidential reporting systems for children, and demanding timely legal consequences for perpetrators.
Through her organization SoulEvolution, which focuses on transformational coaching, Nelson advocates for national commitment rather than mere conversation. She stresses that protecting women and children isn’t optional but foundational to national stability and economic productivity. Her challenge to Grenada, Carriacou, and Petite Martinique is clear: transition from a society of whispers to one of courageous action.