I was so overprotected, I used to think I was as delicate as people said I was.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
My parents were overprotective because you could get kidnapped and bombs were exploding in the streets.
Everybody knows if you are too careful you are so occupied in being careful that you are sure to stumble over something.
In this situation I was constantly exposed to danger and death.
I am fortunate in having people around me who protect me.
I'm quite an insecure person and need reassuring all the time.
Everything was going for me, I didn't even know the meaning of the word insecurity and suddenly I am surrounded by words like operation, cancer, chemotherapy, radiation.
I've always been really, really aware of my insecurities - really, really aware. I never developed that thick skin that keeps you from letting things get to you.
I never think people are too careful with me.
I mean you pull the curtain away, and you see I'm just as insecure and neurotic and scared and vulnerable as anybody, you know.
It didn't scare me to be vulnerable because I think that's when you get something great.