I feel peace when I accept the situation. After the layoff I was so devastated. I thought it was a situation so bad I could not accept it. I neared down and drive myself to destruction.
Sharing allowed my wife to accept me. Allowed her to open up. It empowered her to know she is not struggling alone. Sharing also allowed me to let down the wall I built of being strong and successful. I no longer needed to pretend I had executing under control.
Going into a leadership role how will I use these lessons? Normally I would act like I think a leader should act. Keep the wall up, never show weakness. Can I be honest? Vulnerable? And still lead?
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