Kristin HannahHe is a man, and he is afraid. This is not a good combination.
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A man is a wonderful thing. He’s strong and brave and smart and funny and everything else that makes life more fun. Unfortunately, his greatest flaw is that he is afraid. He’s afraid of nothing and no one, and he has no reason to be terrified, but he is still afraid.
A man who is afraid can make you feel like you don’t belong, like you don’t deserve to be loved or trusted or safe. A man who is afraid can make you feel hopeless or worthless or sad or alone or just about anything else that makes you feel bad about yourself.
Source: Home Front
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