Archive - Between Us

Does My Voice Actually Matter?

Yes. Here's why — and what to do with it

May 19 • Elaine Lin Hering

February 2026

3 things to do when you don't know how to use your voice

Doing something is the antidote to powerlessness

Feb 3 • Elaine Lin Hering

How to make speaking up less awkward

Comfort is a sign of what's familiar. Not of what is good, right, or useful.

Feb 3 • Elaine Lin Hering

Using your voice when the system doesn't care

You still matter, even when others act like you don't

Feb 3 • Elaine Lin Hering

Fear is part of using your voice

What role do you want to let it play?

Feb 3 • Elaine Lin Hering

You get to choose.

Action is the antidote to powerlessness

Feb 3 • Elaine Lin Hering

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