SPEAK : What Holding Your Tongue Can Do.

       Have you ever been in a situation when something happened to you and it was so horrible, but you were afraid to tell? Or, have you ever felt trapped by threatening words and blackmail? Maybe, you just feel ashamed and don't think that you should tell anyone?  Well, I'm here to tell you that you have to SPEAK UP. Being scared to tell someone your problems is normal because many people feel as though their buisness doesn't have to be shared with everyone they know. However, you have to find the strength in yourself to be able to tell. Their are a vast amount of issues that people are ashamed to speak up about. For instance,it can be a small problem like someone having a bully and don't want to tell a teacher because they are intimidated. However, it can also be a major problem like being raped.

When something like this happens , you must inform SOMEONE!

    In the story "The Skin I'm In" by Sharon G. Flake, Maleeka was in a situation where she was almost raped. She never told her mom, but told her bestfriend. In the end, you have to tell someone! If you don't, you will be scared alone, and thats the worst fear ever.