5 Signs Your Sacred Voice Has Been Silenced (And How to Get It Back)

Have you ever felt like you’re living someone else’s life? Like the real you is buried beneath layers of expectations, trauma, and fear? You’re not alone. And what you’re experiencing has a name: a silenced sacred voice. Your sacred voice is the truest expression of who you are—your intuition, your boundaries, and your God-given identity. When it’s silenced, life feels heavy, confusing, and disconnected. Here are 5 signs your sacred voice has been buried—and what you can do about it.

1.   You Constantly Second-Guess Yourself The Sign: You struggle to make decisions, even small ones. You ask everyone else’s opinion before trusting your own. You replay conversations in your head, wondering if you said the “right” thing. What’s Really Happening: Your inner wisdom has been drowned out by doubt, fear, and the voices of others. Somewhere along the way, you learned not to trust yourself. The Truth: You have divine wisdom within you. Your instincts are valid. Your intuition is a gift—not something to be questioned or dismissed.

2.  You Can’t Say “No” Without Feeling Guilty The Sign: You overcommit, overextend, and say “yes” when you really mean “no.” You prioritize everyone else’s needs over your own, and the thought of setting a boundary makes you anxious. What’s Really Happening: You’ve been conditioned to believe that your worth is tied to how much you give, serve, or please others. Your sacred voice—the one that knows your limits and honors your needs—has been silenced by guilt and obligation. The Truth: Saying “no” is not selfish. It’s self-preservation. Boundaries are not walls; they’re bridges to healthier relationships and a more authentic life.

3.   You Feel Disconnected From Who You Really Are The Sign: You look in the mirror and don’t recognize yourself. You’re going through the motions, but you feel numb, lost, or like you’re wearing a mask. You can’t remember the last time you felt truly alive. What’s Really Happening: Trauma, shame, or years of people-pleasing have buried your authentic self. You’ve been performing for so long that you’ve forgotten who you are beneath the roles you play. The Truth: The real you is still there. Your sacred voice hasn’t disappeared—it’s just been covered up. And it’s waiting for you to come home.

4.  You’re Afraid to Speak Your Truth The Sign: You bite your tongue in conversations. You avoid conflict at all costs. You stay quiet when you should speak up because you’re terrified of rejection, judgment, or being “too much.” What’s Really Happening: Past experiences have taught you that your voice is dangerous, unwelcome, or unimportant. So you’ve learned to shrink, silence yourself, and stay small to keep the peace. The Truth: Your voice matters. What you have to say is important. And the right people will honor your truth—not punish you for it.

So, what now? If you saw yourself in any of these signs, I want you to know: this is not your fault. You didn’t choose to silence your sacred voice. Life, trauma, and survival did that for you. But here’s the good news: you can get it back. Restoring your sacred voice is possible. It takes courage, compassion, and the right support—but it is absolutely within your reach.

 Your Sacred Voice Is Waiting It’s been waiting for you to be ready. To choose yourself. To believe that your voice, your truth, and your life matter. And if you’re ready to begin that journey, I’m here to walk with you. Sacred Voice Restoration™ is a 3-month transformational group coaching program designed to help you reclaim your voice, heal your wounds, and step into the life you were always meant to live. Limited to 10 women. Applications open now. Learn more: [email protected] Visit: www.sacredvoicerestoration.com

Your voice matters. It always has.– Dr. Sheila R. Smith, The Overcomer’s Coach