Something that, if it ends up in the 'right' hands may have an affect on the future of my hoped-for writing career. One that may spark difficulty in certain communities in my life.
The thing is. It's my opinion. And I have to ask myself if this opinion would cost me a career writing for the publications I want to write for, would I really want to write for them?
If this blog were still secret, I wouldn't be so torn. But at the same time, whether or not it's public, this is the place where I am open, I can talk about things.
So do I do it? I don't know...
I vote that you should hold nothing back. Simply stated.
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I hope you know by now that I'm a strong believer in being true to yourself. I know you wouldn't give your opinion in an unfeeling or thoughtless way, so I think that anyone who wants to judge you or reject you based on that is out of line. I think you should share it if it's something that is important for you. And if nothing else, you're always welcome to be a guest blogger.
ReplyDeleteI think that you should write whatever you want. After all, this is YOUR blog.
ReplyDeleteOf course, this is easier said than done. I tend to avoid sharing potentially controversial opinions on my blog because I don't want to make anyone mad or uncomfortable. So I definitely know where you're coming from.
Sometimes it is hard to speak out about something that we know may irritate certain people. Especially when those people can have an impact on your life in a big way.
ReplyDeleteWhat you must ask yourself is simply if you are willing to take the risk of people treating you differently because you chose to share something they don't like.
While you are worried about your future in writing I think you should go ahead and write.
ReplyDeleteI remember when I came to you for advice when I wanted to start my opinion blog and you gave me some very valuable and positive feedback! Even though I've only written two posts so far - but that's not the point. The point is, if this is something that is near and dear to you and you feel you want to share with your fellow readers - than go for it!
You have nothing to lose!
You've got my support + the support of 4 other bloggers and counting!
I think it's most important to be you at all times.
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