[mynegation]

> In my house we must have a good attitude or be silent.

Having grown up in a house like that and re-learning to express my feelings and being able to empathize with people close to me later in life - I ask you to take a harder look at that stance.

[pizzafeelsright]

You've expressed your emotions. I expressed mine.

I appreciate your encouragement.

I wasn't taught that attitude was a choice. It was hard learned over many failures. My stress evaporated. My anxieties faded.

[saulpw]

Maybe "attitude is a choice" when learned as an adult is a relief, but when learned as a child is oppressive.