My grandfather's guidance emphasized the presence of both good and bad in people, shaping my life perspective. He faced significant hardships, including the loss of his son and wife during the Great Depression. His response to adversity instilled in me a desire to understand human behavior. Despite my career in therapy, I struggled to forgive those who mistreated me, feeling humiliated yet knowing their actions stemmed from their own issues. Walls built for protection ultimately trapped my pain, revealing the complexities of emotional resilience.
Jerry, there is some bad in the best of people and some good in the worst of people. Look for the good!
As I grew older and learned about the many hardships my grandfather and family of origin had endured, his encouragement to look for the good in people would have a profound impact on me.
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