It reminds me of the often-told frog story. Apparently, if you put a frog in boiling water, it will jump out. But if you start with cold water and *gradually* turn up the heat, it will stay there and boil to death. Erk!

I’m all for turning down the heat or jjumping out of the pan. But first you’ve got to realize you’re in it and that it’s rather warm in here.

(**hugs back**)

We wanted to make sure we answered that question. (;

I love this post, darlin. Thank you oodles. I really like how clearly you speak of the fucked-up-edness of “be superhuman! be calm! at the same time!”

I adore you, the real you, just as you are right now. Thanks for being my friend. *hugs*