From the book
Really Important Stuff My Kids Have Taught Me
by Cynthia Copeland Lewis
#2
Speak up.
My two cents: How else are you going to get your need met?
And, also, if you want to build your self confidence, be confident in what you are contributing to conversation.
alice w. gold 
Alice!! Hello!! I found you through Rachael Steeles blog. Your family is beautiful and I can't believe you have 4 daughters now. Awesome.
When I was first married my sweetheart would say… What do you think about that? I seriously didn't have an opinion. But he has helped me to see that everyone should have their own opinion and not be afraid to talk about it.
Yep I totally believe this. YOU have to speak your mind.
ToOdLeS.