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Thing is, a lot of these stressors *can* be reacted to, but people are conditioned, even brainwashed not to.

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You're not supposed to get angry, you're not supposed to show fear, sadness, even happiness in a wide range of situations. But you could...

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Just today I was sorely tempted to punch my grandfather (alcoholic) in the face because of something he did. My mother was visibly shaken,-

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because it was clear she didn't approve of his behaviour either, but she couldn't think of a "correct" way to deal with it, so justified him

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this seems to be the template for adulthood in society: the point where you stop assserting your own boundaries and just assent.

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