Staying quiet to keep the peace might feel like the easiest choice in the moment, but that silence often comes at a hidden cost. If you've ever left a family gathering with a pit in your stomach, wishing you'd spoken up, you're not alone. Self-silencing is a learned survival strategy but the conflict doesn't disappear when you stay quiet, it just shifts inward. Discover why speaking up matters and how to start honoring your voice without guilt or fear.