write anything of substance. Visiting from FYBF I try to be as truthful and authentic as I possibly can but there is still an element in me that holds back. But I speak from personal experience where expressing my opinion ended up causing a lot of trouble. I even had my blog taken away from me. Even been having through all that, I don't regret what I said because it was the truth. Am I a lot more cautious now ? Hells yes. And I think sometimes now some things have more meaning without it being published on the internet. I always ask myself, "What is the purpose of this post?" I'm wishing I didn't have to self censor in-person. I just want to call it how I see it, but the fall out would not be worth it and I'd probably come off looking like a toddler having a tantrum. So for the most part I try to re-write before I hit 'publish' on my mouth. Thanks for the replies! I think I have found it hard when there are issues that are very centred around parenting which I would like to write about but certain people could get offended or take things the wrong way or be pissed off if they think I am referring to them. I guess I have had to hold back, and in some instances quite a bit. It just feels a little wrong not being totally honest with myself and others, but if