George, I am with you on that page.
One of the things in todays woke small spherical objects that gets up my fundamental lower orifice is the excuses for little Johnny or Johnette maybe nowadays for not fulfilling their potential is not because they weren't breast fed, it's because they are lazy bastards and have watched closely how their parents have milked the system, and follow the same depressing path of low expectation.
Back on track, the very fact that my Birth Mother left us abandoned at 18 months I firmly believe was my motivator. I never wanted to see her again despite requests, Heather took those decisions on my behalf as she is a very deep thinker and knows me better tan I do.
We all have different drivers and mine is ALL about protecting and providing for us and our three and will always remain so. Doubtless a result of her deserting us, I'm happy with that result, it also made me chose my Devon Bird extremely carefully - 55 years and going..
You don't need a shrink to sort your life out ffs you just need quiet thought resiliense and common sense. I have to say Boxing and Rugby teach you the very best of life skills, in terms of getting back up there and give it sh1t when you are really hurting on an individual level.
Rugby teaches you everything there is to possibly know about forming relationships and total trust and teawork if you are listening properly -THE best game on Earth.