I didn't mean for those that trapped you. The fact that they resorted to that much speaks as much as I need to hear about what level of care I should place on them. [AKA: none.]

I meant you, being here, and choosing what you chose. I've already met plenty who stayed frozen in fear from their own experience and took weeks to do simple tasks.

That's the fortitude I mean. It makes me wonder just how long this has been going on, for you to steel yourself better than people far older than you.