Alan Manevitz
Alan Manevitz
calms comfort describe gives people sucking
Most people who describe the sucking feel that it soothes them, calms them, gives them comfort, focuses them.
There is a sense of embarrassment and humiliation from it.
commitment
As with any habit, the person has to make a commitment that they do want to stop.
determination helping impressed neighbor resilience
They're not freaking out, though, and I'm impressed with how neighbor is helping neighbor. I see resilience and determination.