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The Cost of Quiet: Why Speaking Up Matters
Wednesday, February 10, 2027 | 11:00 AM CST | Live via Zoom
We've all been there. Something bothers us, but we let it go. We say "it's fine" when it really isn't. We avoid a difficult conversation because we don't want to create tension, hurt someone's feelings, or make things uncomfortable.
After all, isn't keeping the peace a good thing?
But what happens when keeping the peace comes at the expense of being heard?
Join us for an engaging conversation with Colette Jane Fehr, relationship expert, therapist, and author of The Cost of Quiet, a compelling look at why we hold back from saying what we really think and feel, and how finding our voice can transform our relationships.
Colette explores something many of us know all too well: the tendency to put other people's comfort ahead of our own needs. Whether it's with a spouse, a friend, a family member, or a colleague, we often convince ourselves that staying quiet is easier than speaking up. But over time, those unspoken feelings, unmet needs, and avoided conversations can create the very distance we're trying to prevent.
We'll talk about why speaking up can feel so difficult, how to express what we need without guilt or confrontation, and why healthy relationships aren't necessarily the ones without conflict, but the ones where both people feel comfortable being heard.
Because the strongest relationships aren't built on always agreeing. They're built on being able to be honest, even when it's uncomfortable.
At Suite Escape, we believe meaningful connection begins with real conversation. And sometimes the most important conversation is the one we've been avoiding.
Come ready for an honest discussion, practical takeaways, and a few insights that might just change the way you communicate with the people who matter most.