Do folks think it's terribly selfish to want to be accepted exactly as you are - failings, foibles, wounds, scars and all? I'm uncertain.

Aug 16, 2012 · 5:27 AM UTC

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Replying to @mholzschlag
@mollydotcom yes if it means that you are not actively working on improving yourself
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@mulderc That also makes great sense to me, thank you!
Replying to @mholzschlag
@mollydotcom this is a question that really requires more than 140 chars to answer (tl;dr: no, not at all). Also, #hug
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@jonpearse It is pretty deep, but it appears to be a rather universal experience. Also, #hugsback :)
@jasonfry WOW. That answer totally makes sense to me. You rule! The depth of my love and care for people is my one true strength.
@TinaHolmboe Very good point, Tina. I do think defenses are necessary but there's a line, particularly for naturally open people @ipedrazas
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@skeskali Oddly, I'm going the other way. Ah, life! Perhaps we can offer each other suggestions along the way.
@skeskali I did not develop good defense mechanisms, I exist in a childlike state of want, need, now. It's been wonderful and also brutal.
@skeskali It's the same then for both you and I then. Learning how we go about defending our vulnerabilities in a healthier way as we grow.
@skeskali we're just coming from different mechanisms is all. Self-same issue. Absolutely fascinating, this unfolding life.
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