“But oh! the blessing it is to have a friend to whom one can speak fearlessly on any subject; with whom one’s deepest as well as one’s most foolish thoughts come out simply and safely.” ~Dinah Craik, British novelist It’s always wise to think before we speak. We shouldn’t spread harmful gossip; we shouldn’t hurt or insult anyone. And given today’s volatile political climate, most of us wisely avoid discussing hot-button topics if we’re unsure of someone else’s viewpoints. Sometimes it feels like we’re all walking on eggshells, right? So, I was thinking recently about the gift of knowing a few trusted people with whom I can speak freely and…