Quote by Skeet Ulrich

I think I'm extremely vulnerable and that in some ways I seek out rejection. Never feeling like you're getting that pat on the back from dad is probably at the heart of that.

I think I'm extremely vulnerable and that in some ways I see

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This quote suggests that the speaker perceives themselves as being highly susceptible to emotional hurt and has a tendency to actively seek out rejection. They attribute this vulnerability and behavior to an underlying longing for approval and support from their father, which they feel they have never received. The absence of paternal recognition seems to be a significant factor contributing to their ongoing emotional state.

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