SheSpeaks, One Longfellow Square, Portland, Maine – Lael Couper Jepson shechanges.com
It's my turn to take the mic Not as a character Not the representative you know, but as The brave voice of who I am
Dwelling deep where my story lives
I don't like to feel What's difficult This standing here on stage before you Is the beginning of being
Willing to feel The doubt, anger, fear To grow into the person I wish to Become
Taking a stand for myself
Beyond the fear of fear, The anger of anger, The doubt of being in doubt Is the joy of being joyful, The confidence of being confident And the truth of truth