General Discussion

because I can't. I just can't. I am too furious at the people - let's call it the culture - that taught you that even so much as a tiny moment of weakness was shameful. My dear mother was much the same. It was terribly hard on her, and far more so after breaking her hip a couple of times. And hard on me to watch because it was so unjust.

Everyone makes mistakes. Admitting them is good. Apologizing for any negative consequences is better, and making appropriate amends is better still. Going through life in a state of guilt/shame is terrible.

Please, please, use every tip provided which helps you, and don't forget about humor. Laughing does help. It's always hard to break habits of a lifetime, and thought habits are the worst. But I hope and pray you can ease up on yourself. God bless you.