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[–] NigelFrobisher@aussie.zone 79 points 5 days ago (2 children)

When you try to suggest that something is normal based upon your own experience, but everyone just looks at you with concern and pity in their eyes.

[–] meliaesc@lemmy.world 22 points 5 days ago

Like, yes girl, I was absolutely raped at 14 too, and we both need therapy!

[–] aceshigh@lemmy.world 18 points 5 days ago

Exactly. It’s a trauma response. Sweeping it under the rug. My parents beat me when I was a child and I turned out fine.