Machelle's Blog

What fear have you conquered?

The fear of talking to others. All throughout school, until college, I was super shy and quiet. I was called “mute” by my peers because of this – I didn’t talk.

I was scared to be judged by others and scared that I wouldn’t be accepted by others. I think that sort of happened anyway because of how quiet I was.

I used to get this reoccurring dream where I would try to talk and nothing came out, no one was listening. Absolutely terrifying. It was like my voice wouldn’t work, like it was “broken”.

I wouldn’t say I have completely conquered this fear but I have made so much progress and I am proud of that. I try more and more these days to put myself out there and communicate with others. It is all about growth 🌸