“and when we speak we are afraidour words will not be heardnor welcomedbut when we are silentwe are still afraidSo it is better to speakrememberingwe were never meant to survive”
— Audre Lorde
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Fear may always be a passenger on your journey, but it shouldn't be the driver. 🕊️ Audre Lorde reminds us: 'and when we speak we are afraid our words will not be heard nor welcomed but when we are silent we are still afraid So it is better to speak remembering we were never meant to survive.' What is one truth you are choosing to speak out loud today? 👇✨
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We often find ourselves trapped in a paralyzing tug-of-war between the fear of being misunderstood and the fear of being invisible. We hold our breath, swallowing our truths to keep the peace, only to realize that the silence we sought for safety is actually a heavy weight on our souls. This profound wisdom from Audre Lorde serves as a powerful reminder that fear is an inevitable part of the human experience, but it does not have to be our master. Finding your voice is not about the absence of fear, but about choosing to move forward despite it. True empowerment comes from choosing the risk of being heard over the slow erosion of the self that occurs in silence. When we reclaim our voices, we aren't just speaking for ourselves; we are honoring the resilience of those who paved the way before us. Let this be your permission to be authentic, to be unapologetic, and to stand in your truth, even when your voice trembles. Your perspective is vital, and your existence is a revolutionary act in itself.
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