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In reply to the discussion: What is wrong with us [View all]

bucolic_frolic

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Sun Jun 15, 2025, 01:19 PM
Jun 15

FWIW and for reasons that will remain unstated, abuse has been a subject of inquiry for 3 years. I've studied a leading proponent of theories surrounding the subject, and they all fit, and adjacent models fit. Abuse, however it is characterized - illogic, gaslighting, stonewalling, condescension, or my old family standby - "You don't know what your're talking about!!" - is a major method of control. Bad diets laced with sugar that foul up brains and body chemistry are contributing factors. We're not strong, so we agree to go along, much to our detriment.

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What is wrong with us [View all] Javaman Jun 15 OP
There is nothing wrong with us. bucolic_frolic Jun 15 #1
I like that. 👍 underpants Jun 15 #4
Thanks bucolic_frolic Jun 15 #7
And. kozar Jun 15 #8
Very much so ✅ underpants Jun 15 #10
Everything is so hyped , its " the sky is falling" everyday. It works on a person. The headlines are grossly Srkdqltr Jun 15 #2
That's a great outlook 👍 underpants Jun 15 #3
Ignorance. Kid Berwyn Jun 15 #5
It's not just you. I'm feeling very much the same & many others join us. Maru Kitteh Jun 15 #6
Apathy ignorance and selfishness The Third Doctor Jun 15 #9
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