Write On: Singing With the Heart - Essay by: Jadyn Novak

Essay by: Jadyn Novak

Roseau Community School

Mrs. Didrikson, College English

I never thought I would grow to love singing as much as I do. Sure, I would belt out during music class when I was too young to care, but as soon as I became extremely closed off and quiet, singing wasn't even an option for me. I never sang at home, though. Instead, I would hum along to songs, which was just singing with my mouth clamped shut. If anyone ever accused me of singing, I would get defensive and snappy. It was embarrassing to get caught singing, though I don't completely understand why I found it so shamef...