Yeah, we've made a world that is "convenient" for us (though that isn't necessarily true either) but has excluded other creatures in its workings. That's changing, fortunately, but the awareness of it must grow faster.
It's important that you mention the voice because that's most certainly one of the aspects that I'm working right now, likely the reason I got this mild cold. Also important that said that about being heard and witnessed. There's a quote from Rumi that I love: "I want to sing like the birds sing, not worrying about who hears or what they think." In the context of this post, it's especially significant.
Thank you for your comment, dear!