This statement alone stood out for me. For two reasons, one, I can relate and understand how that feels.. two, and more importantly something I've had to learn myself.

When you have an opinion - it is your viewpoint. You should never feel stupid or wrong for having a point of view or opinion.

Saying something is black when it is actually white that's a difference in fact but if you say I think black is a great color, who can tell you you're wrong? Understand that difference and it makes things easier.