How my bad singing affected my outlook on music

Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will always haunt me. When I was in elementary school I became involved in Girl Scouts. The organization is about helping others in the community and becoming one with nature. However, in elementary school Girls Scouts is just for gossiping girls to pick on each other. Ever since I was ridiculed for my lack of singing ability by my scout mates, I have not sung out loud in public and found other outlets for my music abilities.
When my Girl Scout troop went on camping trips all of us would pile into a van with our troop counselors. We spent mos…