The stiff upper lip is not entirely British. It has roots in almost every culture in the world. As a child, how often have we been told not to 'be a sissy', or something along these lines? Most of us grow up believing that it's shameful to express emotions in public -- or even in front of family and friends -- and that vulnerability shows absence of strength.

Why Vulnerability May Be The Only True Definition Of Strength

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The stiff upper lip is not entirely British. It has roots in almost every culture in the world. As a child, how often have we been told not to ‘be a sissy’, or something along these lines? Most of us grow up believing that it’s shameful to express emotions in public — or even in …

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