Re: I understand what you say, Trapper, but...

it does come down to choice... one chooses to be a black sheep and\or an outcast in ones own family or circle of friends when they choose alternative paths.

Quote for the day...

We forfeit three-fourths of ourselves in order to be like other people.

-Arthur Schopenhauer

Some people choose to sacrifice their health and well being, whether consciously or unconsciously, in order to "fit" in with others. These are the compromises we all face every day.

Choices are not always easy, given addictions, social and familial pressures, nor are they comfortable.