It’s hard being vulnerable and opening your heart.  

An emotionally turbulent childhood left me so riddled with fear, I spent most of my life imprisoned by perfectionism.  If I couldn’t control the outcome of a situation, I wouldn’t engage.  

But after almost losing my life when a blood clot claimed half my right lung, it changed my world.  I realised although I thought I was being strong, I was only isolating and robbing myself.  

That none of us have it all together and it’s OK to unashamedly embrace life in its fullness, scars and all.  That vulnerability is true strength.

— Barry Conrad