I Stopped Asking "what will say"

I grew up hearing it every day:

"What will people say?"

"Don't you feel ashamed?"

"You'll ruin the family honor"

So I stayed quiet.

I wore what they approved.

I became who they wanted.

And I was alone in his house, in her world.

Last night I posted my truth on DEV.

I was terrified. "What will people say?"

Then commented:

"You are not alone, we are all with you"

other comment:

"Yes we are here for you".

And it hit me:

People are not happy anyway.

So why live in fear of their words?