When Fear Makes Us Silent: The Quiet Cost of Getting It “Wrong”

Tamsin Acheson

Published on: 15/06/2025

Afraid of saying the wrong thing? What happens when the fear of being wrong, or made wrong, erodes our confidence to speak, act, or take up space? This honest midlife reflection explores why we stay silent and how to speak up with courage, clarity, and care. It explores how self-censorship takes root, how ignorance fuels conflict, and why we need more space for uncomfortable, imperfect conversations if we want to grow together.