[wideawake]

Sorry, a strong person by definition does not behave that way.

While I've never been fired for cause like O'Donnell was, I've lost a job in this downturn and spent 11 months pounding the pavement before finding a new position. It's humiliating and stressful, but when you have a wife and children to support you can't lie around in bed whining like a toddler or jawing with a shrink.

A little mental toughness, for goodness' sake.

And honestly, if any Democrat was running with a "resume" like O'Donnell's, that individual would be one of the main figures of fun on this forum. This is going to come back and bite us.

[Kaosinla]

Sorry, a strong person by definition does not behave that way. While I've never been fired for cause like O'Donnell was, I've lost a job in this downturn and spent 11 months pounding the pavement before finding a new position. It's humiliating and stressful, but when you have a wife and children to support you can't lie around in bed whining like a toddler or jawing with a shrink. A little mental toughness, for goodness' sake.

I definitely understand what you are saying and used to believe it whole heartedly. However, I've seen and been close to the exact opposite. I've seen it with soldiers, policemen, fireman, and high level executives where the stress was intense and return to normal life was impaired. I'm not comparing these people to O'Donnell, but these people did not lack mental toughness or strength.