Silence Is My Most Practical Recourse

I know that I would never have the opportunity to convey the complete truth before someone would cut me off.

I’m often told to voice my thoughts and assert myself. However, it’s a challenging terrain, as many times, those with offensive tendencies are resistant to the truth.

They tend to engage in a pattern akin to what we observe in parliamentary or political debates — speaking over me, an effort to drown out my voice.

In most instances, I choose the path of silence, opting to bite my lips rather than engage.

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