hanging my tomorrows on the bones of yesterday

You're absolutely right. I think people pass on that outlook too, it's insecurity and projection and distrust that they just push on others and say that they must be broken too, because they don't believe in themself, their ability to reflect, or change etc. You're an awesome person. You've got tons of insight and are always growing. Mistakes are what give us the ability to empathize, after all.