Hi Alex,

I also appreciate the feedback, and yes, I'll do a Self-Esteem Supercharger since the pattern of "ah shucks, it warn't nothin'" does sound a lot like me. It tends to go down and down: next comes "oh, anybody could do that" and then "it doesn't really matter" and finally, "why did I bother?" So thanks for the reminder....

I also liked your "You Are Here" analogy. Understanding seemingly pervasive anger as a veil, the circle becomes more useful rather than just a point of frustration. I'm a lot less angry than I was only a few days ago. (Speaking of descending rationalizations, I was thinking only this morning, "What if you're just in a good mood and there really hasn't been any change?" Dum-de-dum-dum--DAAA! Self-Esteem Supercharger is definitely in my future today.)

Thanks again,
Danielle