The girl-who-cannot-talk died today – quietly drifting away to death with a serene smile.
No one knew her name or her story. No one knew why she could not talk, because there could be various reasons. She could be old, disabled or too sick to tell you what she is feeling. Or she had no idea how to voice the pain in her soul, as it was too much to bear.
Helping her your way could further kill her voice. It is like stuffing food down her throat to feed her when she cannot swallow. This could suffocate her or cause inflammation in sensitive body parts.
What would happen if we created pockets of time to find the thief of this girl’s voice?
She could be your friend, sister, mother, or wife. She could be you!
Only time spent with someone hurting, where she feels safe and loved, may help her to let her voice be heard again.
Those who cannot talk because of disability will connect in unique ways – by squeezing your hand or with a hug or a smile – to tell you they are ok. It is your love they feel that will help them feel safe enough to say something.
Let us remember that everyone matters – even the silent ones!
Embrace the girl-who-cannot-talk, because maybe you could become her one day! And then you are the one needing a safe place.
Everyone can teach you something, even if it is by saying nothing. Learn to listen with your heart to see the truth.
Copyright Annalie Anticevich© September 2022
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