#dealing with challenges the Right Way with the Right Attitude doesn't always solve them

[shallowseeker]

Garth was not immune to the Narrative just because he "Did Emotions Right"(TM)

I’m sooo glad Garth got to be happy, but his plucky attitude and masculine healthiness did not save him from Michael/the cruelty of the Narrative. Simply not being Chuck’s target is what saved him.

I’m watching 14x09 The Spear and notably, Garth could not fight Michael’s control over his mind. It was heartbreaking how quickly it overtook him: “I’m sorry, Sam!”

And then Jack and Sam are in a fight for their lives. Anyway, sometimes circumstances are beyond “a sense of healthy identity.” It’s not fair. Sometimes the point is that you can’t positive-attitude your way out of a crisis. 💔

To say he uniquely broke out of the war narrative is wrong. Dealing with challenges the Right Way with the Right Attitude and having the Right Kind of "Healthy" Masculinity doesn't always solve them.