Perhaps not. But I would not be one of that number, I will tell you so now. Those who have not given you the chance to show how you've changed are not the ones you should be worrying about. I, however, would know very well.

[ Very, very well. Perhaps it's only hubris, but he likes to think that his word might count for more than most. It's certainly an exaggeration to say that their childhood troubles were a well-known thing, but at least among their own circle... ]

Rather than be spirited away, you will just have to change yourself.