"...when I accepted that I was a decent, kind, and giving person - whether I said yes or no - I no longer had anything to prove." - OprahSilly Squirrel does not say "yes" to try to prove that he is a good, helpful and grateful son, friend or cousin. He says "no" courageously, assertively, calmly, and repeat his "no" two to three more times to get the message across to the other Squirrel. Toss the explanation — the other Squirrel will only see it as an excuse and find some way around it.
Oprah Squirrel is right.
