My T is very accomplished.....opened his own wellness center at a young age, has a doctorate, has several published books, has a beautiful wife and beautiful children - and a beautiful, expensive home.

So, when I'm down and out, I do sometimes feel embarrassed to even talk to T, because of how insignificant I feel compared to him.

Yet, he tells me how high he holds me in regard, how much he admires and respects that I've survived and prevailed through such difficult life experiences. I try to trust and lean on that at times....