Bruce, thank you...

Powerful words, my friend.
For me, but also for everyone who takes one more trembling step, cautious with our hopes, wary it's going to be an added disappointment...and we do it anyway.
Courage. It is not lack of fear or an abundance of bravery.
Jmo, but it is willingness to challenge what we perceive to be truths about ourselves. The distortions you mentioned...
When we make peace with our true reflection in the mirror, and not the reflection we have accepted from others as being accurate, makes our continuing path of healing more joyous.

Welcome to class, Bruce.
Please share...the trigger icon is always available.
Others must take responsibility for their decision to read the post.
None of us are caretakers in this class...

In Peace,
Catherin