I used to be afraid of speaking up, of speaking my mind, of making my thoughts known. I was afraid of the spotlight. I didn’t want to upset the delicate balance of, well, everything. I’d nod my head in agreement (even if I didn’t agree), smile and go about my way.
No more.
I’ve found my voice and I’m using it. No more will I shy away from letting my opinions be known. The days of shrinking to the background and censoring myself are over.
I have a voice and, dammit, I’m gonna use it.
I’ve always been a people pleaser and I decided at the beginning of the year that I was going to change that and start standing up for myself. So far so good, I feel so much better these days.
Rena, it’s amazing what a load it lifts off our shoulders when we own our voice and not let people trample over us. It can be slow to start and even difficult for some, but knowing that we have a choice and a voice makes it better. Thanks for kicking off the conversation!
More and more I use my voice. We live in a time when strong beliefs must be shared.
I fear for our very souls if we don’t speak out.
Once upon a time, society didn’t care what midlife women had to say. No more. When we use our voices, we strike a collective blow at the outdated thoughts that surround us as women. Thanks for joining the conversation, Beth.