With all due respect, I find that a bit hard to believe.
What I do believe is that you've told yourself this because it allows you to proceed down this path. Sunk cost, in other words. Strength, control, armor to shield you from the hardships of the world- I can see the appeal in that, especially with the life you've led.
But I have to question if you truly wish to cut everything else away, or if you're attempting it solely so they don't cut you out first. If it's you making the call, then you have the power. You aren't the one being hurt.
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What I do believe is that you've told yourself this because it allows you to proceed down this path. Sunk cost, in other words. Strength, control, armor to shield you from the hardships of the world- I can see the appeal in that, especially with the life you've led.
But I have to question if you truly wish to cut everything else away, or if you're attempting it solely so they don't cut you out first. If it's you making the call, then you have the power. You aren't the one being hurt.
Except it still hurts, doesn't it?