The problem with the perception of being strong,... is that often we get swept under the rug when it comes to our feelings. Other people assume we can "take it". Or at the least, it becomes convenient to simply ignore pain that is being inflicted upon us.
So true, Abbey.
It brings to mind something that happened to me when I was 15 years old. My mother died very suddenly. I put on a brave face for my younger brother and sister. I overheard someone ask a friend of my mom's how I was "taking it." Her answer... "very well."
Does that make any sense to anyone?
Same thing happens when we're DB-ing our hearts out. It can be eating us alive, but we cannot let anyone know about it.
