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sarita shared a letter in the Poetry group 1 years, 8 months ago
Find Your Voice

I have always wanted to belong.
With my heritage split down the middle,
one foot on each side of the divide.
I was lucky to experience both sides of life

Looking like a descendent of Sacagawea
Sounding like a Valley Girl I learned quickly that there was not yet a place for me
So I made one.

I will forever be the one who stands out
Wishing for anyominity at every step
but finding my voice rising more and more.
For the women who didn’t have a choice
The women that left this life too soon.

I will speak and leave the shadows for you.
I will stand and be counted, my voice will rise for the ones without an outlet.

I won’t quit until our stories are heard and become a part of the fabric of our collective

Sarah Perez
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- Lauren Brill replied 1 years, 8 months ago
  
  I love this. Part of the reason I started The Unsealed is because I wanted everyone to feel heard, and seen and as thought their voice matters. Because all of our voices matter. Thank you for sharing this poem. It warmed my heart this morning to read. It is beautiful and empowering and strong. It’s so important that we empower and support each other and this poem reflects just that. Thank you <3
  
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