Embracing vulnerability is a sign of strength, not weakness from "summary" of Wasted by Marya Hornbacher
Vulnerability is not something we typically associate with strength. It's often viewed as a weakness, something to be hidden or masked. But what if vulnerability is actually a sign of strength? What if being open and honest about our struggles and imperfections takes more courage than putting on a facade of strength?In "Wasted," Marya Hornbacher challenges the notion that vulnerability is synonymous with weakness. She shares her own deeply personal experiences with mental illness and disordered eating, revealing the raw and painful reality of her struggles. By opening up about her vulnerabilities, Hornbacher shows that it's okay to not have it all together, to not be perfect. Hornbacher's willingness to embrace her vulnerability is a powerful example of strength. It takes courage to be honest about our weakness...
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