My mom is a phenomenal singer. It’s not only the sound of her voice that gets me—it’s also the confidence she exudes everytime she belts out a note.
As a kid, I’d never sing in the car, the shower or participate in any class choir activities because I was embarassed with my own voice. I pretty much lipsynced through my adolesence. I envied anyone who could sing without caring what they sounded like to others.
Bad as it sounds, I felt my breakthrough when I realized that there were people out there who sound worse than I do. (And they’d actually try!) By my senior prom, I was able to work my stuff on a friend’s karaoke machine without giving a fuck. It was one of the most liberating experiences of my life.
Not saying I’m superstar status, but singing out loud has done wonders for my confidence. My mom has definately noticed, and it’s broken down overdue barriers for us two. I love it!
