When, for whatever reason, I feel that my voice is being limited, my first reaction is physical.

A lump in my throat hot under my car. When I speak, my voice is too hot and squeaky, my stopping reaction is what is wrong with me.

Did I say something that was misunderstood? How can I fix this? Straighten this out, be accepted as a member of this group. Get back into their good graces. Certainly, I wonder what is wrong with me.

I wonder what is wrong with these people? I began to listen better. What are they saying? Well, aren’t they saying it? How are they saying it? I realize I don’t want to be associated with them.

Their party for their caucus within the party. I don’t want this affiliation, but what if it’s the only game in town.