Your younger self has no idea of how brave you will become as you navigate your way to adulthood.  When a young child speaks up many times they are not heard.  Their words are heard, but the meaning behind their words are not taken seriously.  It can take a lot of courage to say those words at times.  Looking back on my younger self I now see how brave I really was.  BE BRAVE HAVE COURAGE STAND UP for your convictions.  As an adult you will dig deep.  Remember to use your BRAVE.