In order to help other people, in order to be effective in the world, we have to be strong. Strength doesn't come from hiding, from ignoring the truth about ourselves or the way we feel. What we don't express, what we don't acknowledge, has power over us. I agree with a lot of what you discuss here, but not all of it. But of course, my life has been different from yours, so my truth will have to be different. A good post.