I’m having all sorts of feelings about how to compose this post.

Anger- because I grew up silent. I grew up not having the courage, strength or support to learn to use my voice. That it has taken 30+ years for me to finally understand and realize the importance of a voice and communication.

Frustration- because it can be so easy to just say what needs to be said and yet hardly anyone ever does… myself included.

Scared- because so much needs to be said… and even though some have tried others don’t listen… won’t listen.

I guess this is a plea. A cry out for anyone who will hear it. Please teach your children to learn to use their voice. Teach them to understand that their voice matters. That they matter. Talk about emotions. Talk about anything. Everything.

Talking is good for the soul. It is good for the mind. It is good to understand yourself, others and the world. Communicate what you think, feel and need. Give others the chance to do the same. Without speaking we don’t learn or understand. We move on with guilt, frustration, anger.

Communication is beautiful. It can help solve problems, heal wounds, but it can also help prevent them too.

Use your voice. I’m learning to and it’s making a world of a difference.