Using my voice to speak up for what our family needs

| 22 Aug 2021 | 11:24

    To the Editor:

    Last week I did an uncomfortable thing.

    I spoke at a school board meeting.

    For the first time ever.

    We have two kiddos in elementary school.

    The topic doesn’t matter, but...

    I did it because it would effect the health and safety of our children and the family.

    Was the most uncomfortable I have felt in a long time.

    Was going to speak.

    Then wasn’t.

    Then heard a voice in my head saying...

    “You got this. Your kiddos need advocates speaking up for them.”

    So I spoke.

    It was uncomfortable, really, really uncomfortable.

    But it was worth it because family is so important.

    Showing up is important.

    Using your voice is important.

    Tim Sohn

    Shohola