power-of-vulnerability

If manifestations of her love are overwhelming and sometimes seem imprudent, it__ because the intensity of such caring doesn__ exist in other areas of life. Ma does not love from behind a protective shield. I__ incapable of opening up to people in the way she does. Ma isn__ afraid of being vulnerable and doesn__ measure relationships in terms of what she can gain. If her feelings are hurt, she doesn__ hide the pain or seek revenge. She stumbles over the setback as though it__ one of life__ quirky tests of fortitude and moves on without storing any resentment.