A lot of us wait for a bigger platform to express ourselves. We often think we have to stand at the center stage with the limelight on us for us to be heard. We may never tell our stories or pass on a message if we wait for the right moment and a set stage.
While growing up, my classmates paid attention to the rich boys and beautiful girls. I hid in the shadows and spoke in a low voice because I believed nobody wanted to hear me and there was no need to draw attention to myself. In my eyes and head, I was a freak and I any attention meant negative remarks or exposure of my vulnerability. At that time, I was the only one vulnerable in the pack because I had a disability and to me, physical flaw was the flaw that mattered to the world.One fine day, during a literature class, I was chosen alongside other students to read in front of the class. It was a play and we all took our characters.
At the end of it, my cousin said, 'Hey, some of the guys think you have a beautiful voice'.
Right there, a seed was planted. I had identified something that could be useful to me. What more could I use to make empower the voice even more? Words. Phrases and sentences.
Gradually, I developed an interest in words and became more creative.
I wrote a synopsis for a local radio station and was given a shot at broadcasting. At first, the timidity was in my voice and it stayed with me but I had started sending out my messages. Bit by bit, one show at a time, I shared my experiences, my lessons and myself.
I am still doing that but on a lager platform. Hopefully, you will share too.
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