Stage fear .
From a Silent Boy to a Confident Voice: My Journey of Overcoming Stage Fear By Akash Narula “Sometimes, the loudest battles are fought by the people who never say a word.” The Boy Who Was Afraid to Speak Good morning, dear readers! Today, I want to share something personal with you. Something that I carried with me for years, something that affected my confidence, my relationships, and the way I experienced the world. I want to talk about stage fear, shyness, and the fear of expressing myself. When I think about my school days, I remember a boy who had many thoughts in his mind but very few words coming out of his mouth. That boy was me. I was extremely shy. I rarely spoke in class. I was afraid that a teacher might ask me a question, and I would not know how to answer. Even when I knew something, the fear of speaking in front of others could make me hesitate. I watched other students laugh, talk freely, make friends, and participate in activities. They seemed so comfortable being the...