Why, think of all the deaf Mongolians or the Mexican mutes. It's not fair not to employ your beloved ability to speak.

I have discovered this in myself. It is quite fun saying what's on my mind and not being fearful of judgement or conflict.

I can literally feel myself becoming empowered. It is like eating a mushroom that makes me grow tall. I feel larger.

Now granted, it has been a bit of a struggle for those who are close to me, but I'd rather be honest and real than harboring ill-emotions and casting artificial smiles.

I hate to suffer and that is exactly what happens to me when I hide. It is like death.

But now I'm born-again--without being Christian--and it's delightful.