To acquire strength of character; to display backbone in the face of adversity.
Empathy has its place, but many times what we think is supportive is really only prolonging the process. It’s only by being in enough pain that people become willing to do what they need to. In other words, these three magic words ("grow a spine") can help push people toward, rather than trying to prevent, their breaking point.
Empathy has its place, but many times what we think is supportive is really only prolonging the process. It’s only by being in enough pain that people become willing to do what they need to. In other words, these three magic words ("grow a spine") can help push people toward, rather than trying to prevent, their breaking point.
Dope: "Oh poor me. What should I do?"
Badass: "Grow a spine and make the choices that someone with self-respect would make."
Badass: "Grow a spine and make the choices that someone with self-respect would make."
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To do something completely pointless and over the top for the sole purpose of using it to get into college.
Jayna Rayne literally grew bone in her basement so she could put it on her college app.
Lots of people at my prep school grow bone so they can get into ivy league schools.
Lots of people at my prep school grow bone so they can get into ivy league schools.
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Reference to the word "spineless" meaning unable to stand up for oneself or lacking in courage.
Reference to the word "spineless" meaning unable to stand up for oneself or lacking in courage.
Person 1: Jane is so spineless. She lets the boss walk all over her.
Person 2: Yeah, Jane needs to grow a spine.
Person 2: Yeah, Jane needs to grow a spine.
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Get the Are you trying to help me grow a beard mug.The male human when erect is one of two sizes. Long or rather short. Most males grow to an extended length after a rush of blood enters the penis. This person is a GROWER.
Some males will not grow in length when peaking an erection. These males are as long as they are gonna get, either stiff, or soft like a bunny. They are known as SHOWERS, as they show their goods in the beginning.
Some males will not grow in length when peaking an erection. These males are as long as they are gonna get, either stiff, or soft like a bunny. They are known as SHOWERS, as they show their goods in the beginning.
Johnny is a shower. Susan was disappointed when Johnny didn't extend his man muscle more. Freddie is a grower. Linda is in great pain in her lower abdomen after Freddie extended an extra foot in her vagina. Are you a shower or grower?
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