Maybe some of our published authors can answer this concern. I've found myself interested in the dilemma as well. Most of my entries are "public" because I have several close friends who follow the journal but do not have dreamwidth accounts. It is a very hard decision to make and there are many factors to consider. I would be interested in hearing others opinions.

I am glad that the week has become less trying over the course and that there is more optimism available to you now.