"You heard me tell her we had a long drive home and she needed to use the potty. You heard her tell me she was scared the toilet would flush while she was sitting on it."
Yes, running headlong into heartbreak is running directly into vulnerability. It involves uncertainty, risk, and emotional exposure. But, as Brené Brown reminds us, vulnerability is the birthplace of love, belonging, joy, courage, empathy, and creativity.
"If you're an 'a lot' person like I am. If you bounce around from place to place. If it takes a while for you to settle down, and you lie in bed at night wondering what in the world is wrong with you, and oh-my-gosh why did you say 'you too' when the waiter told you to enjoy your meal. That’s such an odd thing to say. It’s okay. You’re okay. It’s going to be okay."
"Cost you $1,995. You’re left with five bucks," said Trebek, clearly using every ounce of his strength to stop himself from breaking down on national TV.