"Finding My Voice Again"
by Violet 108
After battling writer's block for ages, inspiration finally struck late one night, and these words formed in my mind, so I ran to my laptop and let them flow. They explore family dynamics that might resonate with you as well. Writing has been so therapeutic for me, and I encourage everyone to keep putting pen to paper (or fingers to keyboard)! I want to thank the amazing Insight Timer teachers, who continually inspire and encourage me to keep using my voice in this beautiful community. Please join us in the Insight Timer group: "Ask Your Guides" — grounded, guided, and always growing.
Transcript
Hello and welcome beautiful Insight Timer community.
Today I'm going to share a poem that I was inspired to write late at night.
I hadn't written anything in a while and this suddenly came to me and I sat down to write it and I actually found it very healing.
It's based on some family dynamics that I'm sure some of you can relate to and I entitled it Finding My Voice Again.
Be quiet they said you talk too much so I stopped sharing and swallowed it down like the food that kept me company.
Lose weight they said you're too big no one will want you no one will marry you so I assumed I'd be alone but I'd be okay.
Don't be silly they said you're just a baby your opinion doesn't count so I no longer had one but I had plans and I had dreams and I pursued them quietly.
Where are you going they said you can't leave here you can't make it alone but I did and I survived and I thrived.
We knew it couldn't last they said you didn't know what you were doing you should never have left us but I left and I made mistakes and they were mine and I learned and I kept it going and I made a new life.
Come back they said come visit let's be together but I had clarity and I was free and I was happy and I never went back never even considered it and as they faded whispers in the dust I knew I'd never return never regret the flight in the silence I found my voice in the darkness light
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Mardy
January 11, 2026
Absolutely beautiful!🙏
J
January 6, 2026
Beautiful, thank you. 🙏🏼
Angela
December 22, 2025
I do resonate with this entire poem. I am IN this currently. I used to be extremely close with my mother for the most part of my life up until things just became clear for me that she was never there for me emotionally and she just never will be.
Denise
November 26, 2025
Excellent poem on finding your voice and letting go of people who only weigh you down! I will listen to this again! Thank you 🙏
Kristin
November 24, 2025
Thank you! Hearing this was perfect reminders for me as we approach the upcoming holiday "gathering" season. Release any self-imposed "obligation" and treat myself with loving-kindness.
Arinda
November 16, 2025
I needed to hear this early this morning because I had lost my voice for so many years. Thank you 🙏🏿
Mark
October 23, 2025
Wow, This is so powerful Violet , Thank you for sharing this 🌟
Brenda
September 29, 2025
Thank you. That was beautiful
Lizzy
September 27, 2025
I really enjoyed this poem, thank you 🙏
DeLeigh
September 22, 2025
Beautiful. I am learning to use my voice again. After decades of putting others first, I am choosing me. Thank you for sharing,
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