"...that's the thing about coping: we often stay in survival mode and wear our heavy armor, even when we don't have to."

"...that's the thing about coping: we often stay in survival mode and wear our heavy armor, even when we don't have to."
"Instead of trying to will something into nonexistence, getting to the roots of our fears can help us understand them more. Having fears by our side as companions takes away the shame and makes them lose their power."