Your comment diverges from what I actually meant, but it's actually very interesting. I believe that part of the process of maturing is to master your emotions

Your comment diverges from what I actually meant, but it's actually very interesting. I believe that part of the process of maturing is to master your emotions. Don't repress them but acknowledge them. They are there, but you don't need to let them lead your live. I think lots of people suffer from emotional traumas like your uncle's, me being one of them. And a lot of people are no even aware of them. Introspection is actually not that easy.