What does healing from needing outside validation look like and how do I get there? Listen how I come through productive struggle, forward failing and what I have to offer you as a result. I was a fool, so you don't have too. I hit those social heartache potholes, maybe you can relate. No more compromises, or I'll just stay alone. And don't act like 'ending up alone' is a punishment or a consolidation prize, an unwanted l significantly less prize. I'm am not losing, it's not loss to be by myself. I like this me and I treasure anytime I get to do and be by myself.