“It takes courage to let go of the past and all the mechanisms you have put in place, in order to ease your pain, regret and fear through avoiding responsibility for it.” LovePainPastFearRelationshipsFamilyMarriageCourageRegretSelf ImprovementDatingSelf RealizationParentsFearlessDenialBarriersCourageousLoved OnesFearlessnessFriendshipsRelationships 101WallsSelf ProtectionHurtsProtecting Ourself Author:Shannon L. Alder