MEMOIR

I Never Knew How Much My Voice Mattered Until COVID Stole It

I realized I didn’t just lose my voice. I lost my ability to advocate.

Me as my weird, loud self who got silenced during COVID

For as long as I can remember, I’ve talked too much — and too loudly.

I used to get into trouble at school for talking. At work, same thing. Even at home, I often yell and hurt…