Speak my mind - with strength, conviction, and compassion

I’ve got one down on a fairly regular basis. Compassion, especially as it relates to empathy, comes fairly easy to me. Quite frankly I possess each of these qualities, in one circumstance or another. Though in the face of opposition, I button up. I’m so fearful of “offending” that I get quiet, and essentially close off communications, which isn’t beneficial to anyone. Still needing work on this. Perhaps a debate class or Toastmasters could benefit me. Hey, at least it’s forward progress. :D