For the better part of my life, being the tough one has been my brand. I was proud of being hard on myself. And having the ability to toughen up to get through hard times has certainly been useful.
But man, did it cost me.
Just this past weekend, when I spent time with my siblings, I realized how much I‘ve lost by always being tough. They are sunshine, I have become a shadow.
I just want to be sunshine again.












