Tough.

Strong.

Controlled.

Measured.

The singular event, situation, surprise that can eliminate the confidence of an individual of any status is loss. Even when anticipated, it is the cause of doubt.

Impacting those who are organized and exude perfection in the least flattering of ways.

It is the broken promise to ourselves that we are capable and able to handle life.

It’s the shared trait of all humanity to deal with loss poorly.