Chrystal:  I too took a break from any sort of involvement and experienced some healing and personal renewal.  I came back with a sense that the time is now to speak out and try to be a voice for change.  Figuring out the wisest way to do that is what I think about a lot.  Sound too strident and you fulfill one stereotype. Counter that with timidity and very little is accomplished.  I also want to be able to express myself well and make sure that my beliefs are scripturally based.  I feel like I need to go to seminary sometimes and yet what seminary?  And to what end? 

I am glad that you have returned.  The church needs all of us.