It was hard to let it in, at first. Or not hold it suspect as possibly superficial. But I think that the broader processes actually worked, even though my initial reactions to some exercises were dubious.

And while I have my scars, I realize now that I'm not exceptional -- there are lots of struggling, scarred, wounded people. Even in that room. Many had an easier time of it in the past that I did, but there were worse, too. And those people, and their resilience, were inspirational.

I love you, angel. :)