I quite agree.

I often have a great deal of resistance when explaining to a newly recovering alcoholic/addict that self-pity is a selfish act. They are knee-jerk offended by what they perceived as an attack. I find it best to start by talking about my own selfish self-pity and lead them see how it applies to them, as well…

Having had a great deal of varied experience, I didn’t go to my aquaintances, crying or “falling apart”. I suppose that my own, apparent, lack of alarm over last week’s assault had a great deal to do with the weak response I got from them…

Stoicism and resilience has become a very ingrained habit for me, and I find it difficult to be vulnerable at “the drop of a hat”.

I love your essays and will continue to follow you. Keep shining! 😍😘😇