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Sep 28Liked by DocTalk, Allan N Schwartz PhD

“I won't be wronged, I won't be insulted, and I won't be laid a hand on. I don't do these things to other people, and I require the same from them." John Wayne as J.B. Books in The Shootist illustrates the source of the prohibition on showing weakness. Without that front there would be a lot more man-on-man violence.

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Thank you Richard

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Sep 27Liked by DocTalk, Allan N Schwartz PhD

Thank you again Allan. .... "men believe getting help would be a failure or an admission of weakness". ... This is so true, yet so dysfunctional. Beautifully written as always Allan.

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Ian, I just want to say that you and I seem to resonate with each other. I enjoy your comments and the fact that you understand what I’m trying to communicate. Anyway, I just wanted to let you know that I really appreciate you.

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