I think weaknesses are just strengths that have not been tested. They have to develop over time, and through life's trials. We are who we are, weaknesses and strengths. Everyone has both. We make decisions every day ~ conscious and unconscious, positive and negative, healthy and unhealthy. Sometimes I don't know I am being strong in a situation until I look back and see that I was strong - simply because I made it through the situation. I think the biggest strength I have had to draw on in my life is hope that things will get better. Save two very poor almost life ending decisions - I would have to say that I keep going because I keep hoping things will get better, and I don't want to miss opportunities that were planned for my life. This is especially true now that I have children. It is this hope that has guided me into therapy and keeps me going back. It is hope that led me to this site and keeps me reading and conversing with others who are struggling. It is hope that helps me reach out when I am not ok. tracy