I shattered the family taboo of silence about the break-up of my parents' marriage.

我打破了家人对父母破碎婚姻三缄其口的家庭禁忌。

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I had to break my habit of silence and speak up.

我得要打破沉默的习惯、直言。

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It is my hope that these words and those of others will break the silence and break open a sea of action to move Congolese women toward peace, safety and freedom.

CNN: Commentary: War on women in Congo