I used to live an isolated existence, even in relationships, but now my family knows me for who I really am. Mostly, that's a good thing.
As the Chinese will tell you, history depends on your point of view.
If you don't decide where you're going, life will decide for you.
Be wary of listening to stories secondhand.
My stepfather stepped in where no man would've stepped in - six kids, five of them boys - and that's heroic.
The ego is like a kid in the basement: It's best to keep him busy.