"Lily, I have had a problem communicating with people recently", I started with my 9 years old daughter.

What’s that, Daddy?

I had problems communicating with people. I have not done a good job at expressing myself.

You were nervous, Daddy!

Oh, really? I immediately denied that statement but I did not tell her. In a second after that thought, a flash of thought came to mind. Maybe she was right. I accepted it.

I were nervous, aggressive might be. I denied the word nervous because it sounds weak. Aggressive sounds strong and cool.

I were nervous. Period.

Thank you, Lily.