Chapter 5:When silence became my shield

In this episode of Soft Strength with Stephanie Juste, I share a chapter from my memoir Between Worlds about a time in my life when silence became my way of surviving.As a teenager, I learned to stay quiet, to observe, and to hide my emotions in order to feel safe. What looked like disconnection on the outside was, in reality, a mind trying to protect itself.This episode is a reflection on what it means to grow up without emotional safety, and how silence can become both a shield and a limitation.I speak about the patterns I developed, the beliefs I carried, and the awareness that came from it.This episode includes a personal reflection, grounding, affirmations, and a closing prayer for anyone who has ever felt unseen, unheard, or disconnected from their own voice.You are allowed to take up space.You are allowed to be heard.#poem #podcast #creativeexpression #healing journey