It's time to speak

It’s Time to Speak Up

For too long, silence was my survival.

I kept quiet about the pain I endured behind closed doors. I told myself it wasn’t that bad. I minimised, I justified, and I disappeared inside myself—because that felt safer than speaking the truth.

But silence became a prison.

It’s time to speak up. Not just for me—but for anyone who’s ever felt afraid to use their voice.

I speak for the woman curled up on the bathroom floor, wondering if she’s going crazy because the world doesn’t see what’s happening at home.

I speak for the one dismissed by professionals, told it’s “just stress,” when deep down she knows her body is screaming from trauma.

I speak for those who have survived family violence, medical gaslighting, childhood abuse and carry the weight of shame that was never theirs to begin with.

This is not about blame. This is about breaking the silence that keeps cycles going. This is about healing through truth.

Because when we speak up, we create space for others to do the same. We say: You are not alone. You are not crazy. Your story matters.

My voice is trembling, but I will still speak. Because truth is powerful, and silence has gone on long enough.

If this resonates with you, know that your voice matters too. Maybe today is your day to speak up, even if it’s just a whisper.

You are not alone.