Quote by Tom Hooper

My dad said, 'The thing that I was told that was really helpful was that I mustn't be afraid of the things I was afraid of when I was five years old'. The shock of his childhood had put him in this defensive crouch against the world, and he needed to know that he had a nice wife and kids and it wasn't the same any more.

My dad said, 'The thing that I was told that was really help

Summary

This quote highlights the advice given by the speaker's father, who reassures them that they should not let the fears and traumas from their childhood hold them back in their adult life. The father likely experienced a difficult or traumatic upbringing and built a defensive barrier to protect himself from further harm. However, now that he has a loving family and a different environment, he encourages the speaker to let go of their previous fears and embrace the positive changes in their life. It serves as a reminder that personal growth and change allow us to overcome the struggles of the past.

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