[trustfundbaby]

Don't think of it as reinforcement ... think of it as validation ;)

Seriously ... it goes a long way to hear somebody say to you

"you're not crazy, it is a bit tougher out there for you being a minority and based on that you've come a long way"

Thats when you follow it up with

"... but you can go even further"

[stretchwithme]

No, thanks. I'll just continue to treat all people as capable of performing amazing things and accepting them as they develop to whatever extent.