For some strange reason, people hate politics.

People have this theory that politics only creates problems.

When I would try to share my political views with the world, I’d be hushed by the feeling of fear inside me that was created by this unhealthy view. 

Hide away, my inner voice would whisper to me.

Stay in the darkness where no one can see you. No one can hurt you and you can’t hurt them. 

So, I wouldn't speak up. 

I’d listen to that shaky and frightened voice. 

When I would see misinformation on social media, I wouldn’t speak up.

When my friend disagrees with my personal view, I wouldn’t raise my voice. 

The voice inside me begged me to not speak up, so I never did. 

Until that one fateful day. 

The pressure from the effects of climate change, catastrophic events, and the sorrow of people was too much to handle. 

At that moment, my trembling voice tried to silence me and tell me that everything was “fine”.

For the first time in my life, that voice of fear was muted, and my heart decided to act.

That day, I raised my voice at those who disagreed with my opinion.

I said what was on my ever-expanding mind. 

At that time, I told people things I never had the courage to say aloud before. 

I told people that every American should have the right to vote.

I told people that abortion should and should always be a women’s choice. 

I told people that climate change is real and government corruption keeps the fossil fuels burning.

Everyone I knew was stunned by my actions.

They didn’t know what to say to me, and my inner voice was the most surprised of all.

After that singular moment, I began to share every view I’ve had.

From that day forward, the voice inside me still exists, but it knows it will never keep me in the dark again.