Today’s a new day! I’ve been thinking a lot about voices lately. Not the physical one, but the one that truly matters – the one inside our head and heart. As Parkinson’s disease slowly takes away my ability to physically speak, I am learning that my inner voice is getting louder. It’s a weird trade-off, but I’m grateful for it. You see, my words might not come out like they used to, but the thoughts, emotions, and passions behind them are still there, burning strong. The voice you hear in my spoken words might not be my physical voice, but the thoughts and heart behind them are all mine.
I share my writings and spoken words with you, because I want to encourage you to find and share your own voice, no matter what it sounds like or how it comes out. It might be a whisper, a scream, a song, a book, or a poem. It doesn’t matter – what matters is that you’re sharing it. Since this health journey started many many years ago, writing has been my way to express myself, to process life, and to connect with others. Even though my physical voice is fading, my heart is still speaking, and I’m grateful to have platforms like this to share my thoughts and stories with you. So, don’t be afraid to let your voice be heard, even if it’s just a whisper. ~OC
***You can listen to the Spoken Word at my YouTube channel Todd E. Shoemaker
The Blessed Overcomer 
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