"When we speak we are afraid our words will not be heard or welcomed. But when we are silent, we are still afraid. So it is better to speak." Audre Lorde

Some tell me I talk too much, some say I have too much opinions. I personally believe we are in a time period where we shouldn't worry about what we say for persecution sake. We should express our opinion like many before us did. There is always a time and place for voicing ones opinion and manner in which we should voice our opinions. Using force or brain washing is just a few ways we shouldn't demonstrate. What would happen if Martin Luther King or Mahatma Gandhi never voiced their opinion and was too afraid?

Today we as a society is too afraid to voice our beliefs because we are afraid of what our family, friends, and sometimes even complete strangers may say. Many times we feel our idea or thoughts may be rejected. I’m no doctor or anything but from what I’ve learned from friends and family to experiences accumulated over the years I was able to come to this conclusion.

Audre Lorde says we shouldn't be afraid that it is "better to speak". I agree with Lorde a 110% but how does one gather up the courage to come to this point. I believe its a self realization factor that plays a major role of not caring what the out come will be. I also believe the older we get the less afraid we become. I wish with advancement into the future that socity will change and advance as well.