I was taught that keeping quiet kept the peace until I realized whose peace is it keeping? After voicing my opinion in a video last week, I received a few comments that read, "I used to like you, but now I need to unfollow." My first reaction was to laugh it off, but as I sat with it, I felt as if I did something wrong. I knew I stood behind what I said in that video, I was proud of myself for voicing how I felt, but I still felt as if I made a mistake by posting it because it upset a few of my followers. This isn't the first time I've felt shame for speaking my mind and truth.  There has been multiple times in my life where I have defended myself, stood up for others, or even just shared an opinion, just to be told that I was starting drama or fueling a fire. I have tried to bite my tongue and stay silent to avoid being called an instigator or drama queen but in doing that, it has also caused me pain. If you have to sacrifice your voice to keep the peace, it is no longer peaceful.....so let's talk about it. SHOP MY MERCH: https://shop.dearmedia.com/ Trying Not to Care is sponsored by BetterHelp - Visit betterhelp.com/TNTC today to get 10% off your first month Trying Not to Care is sponsored by Gatorade - If you have a lot on your to do list or you want to make your hot girl walk even better, put your water to work with Gatorade Hydration Booster! Use code BOOST20 for 20% off! Trying Not to Care is sponsored by Ollie -Take the online quiz and introduce Ollie to your pet. Visit https://ollie.com today for 60% off your first box of meals! #ToKnowThemIsToLoveThem SOCIALS AND LINKS Instagram: Ashley's Instagram | Trying Not to Care Instagram TikTok: Ashley's TikTok | Trying Not to Care TikTok Youtube: Subscribe here Revolve, Amazon Storefront and more: LTX WANT TO ASK ME QUESTIONS? NEED ADVICE? Follow me on IG and look out for submissions on my story or ask me here: Google Form TNTC COMMUNITY GROUPCHAT: https://app.geneva.com/invite/4939298b-477b-4d4b-a32a-0b82431273bf Business Inquiries - [email protected] / [email protected] Produced by Dear Media See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.