I was raised in the Midwest as a Baptist with a twist of German work ethic. This meant that when the going got tough, the tough got going. We resisted pain, discomfort, confrontation, feeling emotions other than joy, happiness and fear. I remember as a little girl feeling sad or angry and being sent to find my smile. I know that my parents were doing their best and only wanted the best for me which meant pure happiness, but wow, would that make me even madder! I didn't w

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