Jax,
I am very new to this group and any internet group forum. I believe that these virtual group meeting places are designed and should be used to communicate our beliefs and share our experiences while offering support to the community of readers and posters and tolerance of every one's view and understanding that every single one of our views and beliefs are valid and there should be no definitive right and wrong other than rudeness and slander.
I think you should be strong with your views, carefully articulate them, and use this group as a platform to increase your self esteem and confidence.

Just my thoughts.

Danielle Vyas