[kasrakhosravi2]

Lots of great advices here; learned a lot myself.

The way I approach speaking in a group is to not have any expectations of the outcome of the conversation and only consider what I want to share without taking others into account. This might sound selfish but I found it more useful than the alternative.

If nobody is talking and you have something to say, you say it. If others are still quiet and you still have stuff to discuss, you keep going. But if you run out of ideas to share and others are not cooperative, then that group might not be the best one to be in that time. In that case leave the conversation.

Also remember than if someone is criticising your opinion or you. they have that right for themselves; and you also have the right to accept or reject their criticism. In this way the conversation will happen among a group of adults who are not afraid to talk about hard issues without taking things personally. But if someone is making it personal, don't be afraid to call it out.