Finally, armor must fit the wearer and the world. Overforged defenses can become isolation, while underforged ones crack under stress. Ethical craftsmanship refuses to romanticize suffering: safety, consent, and systemic realities come first. Vulnerability research reminds us that protection and openness can coexist when chosen wisely (Brené Brown, Daring Greatly, 2012).
Thus, Morrison’s imperative is ongoing: gather, heat, shape, and refit. Experience should let us step forward—not to deny fear, but to carry it as instructive weight that strengthens rather than sinks us. [...]
