Chris Witty Professions : Speed Skater Born : June 23, 1975 Browse All Authors Top 8 quotes by Chris Witty It's important to talk about it. You raise awareness. But you can also prevent it (child abuse) by not letting it be a secret. Chris Witty abuse secret children It's easier to limit yourself, but if you do, you will never reach your true potential. Chris Witty accomplishment limits motivational If you want it and you dream about it...there's nothing that's going to stop you. Chris Witty dream want inspirational Abuse exists because of secrecy. If I can use this platform and talk about it and break the silence, somebody can get the help and support they need. It's such a common problem, and it doesn't need to be. All you have to do is talk about it and break the silence. Chris Witty help-and-support abuse silence There's a lot more pressure when you're a medal favorite. Now, nobody has any expectations for me. Nobody knows what I can do, so I'm riding with nothing to lose. Chris Witty riding pressure expectations It was something I really wanted to do. I can't imagine what it will be like to carry the flag and walk through the doors of the stadium. I'm thrilled to lead the team. Chris Witty flags team doors What a great opportunity to come to my fifth Olympics, be flag bearer and also be a returning medalist so I have a platform to talk about something and hopefully do some good in this world. Chris Witty flags opportunity world Abuse of any kind thrives off secrecy. I felt like if I started talking about it, maybe other people would. I wanted to break the silence. Now I feel I'm in a much better place emotionally than I've ever been anytime in my life. Chris Witty silence talking people Similar Authors Dianne Holum speed-skater Dan Jansen speed-skater Cindy Klassen speed-skater Catriona Le May Doan speed-skater Eric Heiden speed-skater Joey Cheek speed-skater All Authors
