Well said Zara! Standing ovation!!! YAY! I know soo many people who are at their core- weak and feeble. I see all of their behaviors. They have to belittle and step on others to feel better about themselves. Strong women, intelligence, independence and everything they feel insecure about completely shakes them. And I absolutely love the relationship you and your children have! My kids have my back. There is nothing better than that. My life may have been shaken and smashed, but I would not trade my life for anyone else's. I see what I have and it's priceless. And I must say, it is your self worth -your strong inner core- is to me outstanding. I love seeing this in your writing. I have been through so much to find this in me or regain it. Your strength is one of the things about you that I connect with.