Embarrassing as it had been to break down like that in front of [her], he knew that it had been a good thing. A wall inside himself had been broken
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Breaking down emotionally felt embarrassing but was ultimately healing as it removed an inner wall.
- In plain terms
- He was embarrassed to cry but it helped break down his emotional wall.
- What can you take from it?
- Showing vulnerability can be healthy even if it feels embarrassing.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When is it okay to break down?
- How does vulnerability help healing?
Another view
Not everyone reacts positively to vulnerability.
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