I have to speak for people who can't and won't today.

I'm a little nervous, but well prepared and I know my shiz.

I've been speaking up a lot lately in my real life and it feels so good to be heard. People still don't always do the right things but progress is being made slowly. I am patient and diligent for it and it feels good to be treated like a competent, caring person for once.

It's all very unpleasant and the subject is quite sad, but I'm so used to unpleasant and sad, it doesn't pull me down. I pick it all up and make the burden smaller for others with honesty and literally just saying things out loud.

This kind of stuff used to intimidate me even though I did trust my own abilities. I'm so used to being ignored and cast out as "too sensitive", but naw, it's simply giving a shit and having the guts to speak up.

I seem to grow stronger in difficult times, in opposition and injustice now. Nobody drowns me out with excuses and avoidance of the truth anymore.

Most importantly, I get to help people. Good people who deserve the help. It makes me feel human and alive.