The Elephant in the Room

Everyone is looking around as if they do not see what I see. Giving such a loud statement, the problem is quit obvious from the looks on everyone’s face. But still no one wants to acknowledge it. In their eyes, if they do not want to believe the truth then to them it isn’t real. Intra-group relations can be more dangerous and damaging to the mind than outside interactions. Why do you all continue to stay silent? Don’t you realize that this problem is tearing everyone apart? Secrecy and lies are not the solution. Someone needs to speak up. Fine I guess I will. However, if I do come forward, all the potential backlash will be on my hands. Being the leader does have its cons. Is it worth it? Maybe that is what’s going through everyone’s mind in this room at this very moment. The atmosphere is so quiet that one slight movement or noise could sound like a massive explosion. And yet here I am acting just like the people surrounding me. Not stepping forward and addressing the situation. So why am I still complaining. So much time has passed and still nothing. Not even from me, though I am standing here wanting this change to happen promptly. Wanting someone, anyone to say something. The anticipation was making me anxious. But as I look around the room again, I begin to realize, there is a reason everyone in the room was afraid to say anything. The loud statement; that problem, was me…