That kid went through a lot the last week. Most of us did. You might have to deal with the fact that a lot of people won't be too thrilled that someone, especially a powered someone, sat back and waited it out.
You're not the only one who's fought before, Alex. You're not the only one who's suffered. And I empathize, I really do. But maybe some open communication would help rather than letting a teenager call you a coward.