A definition that will help when a simple conversation suddenly turns tense, you're misunderstood, or an interaction feels emotionally loaded.
Thank you for this! Naming it is super helpful, and I’ll have to keep it in mind while we visit family this summer.
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Thank you for this! Naming it is super helpful, and I’ll have to keep it in mind while we visit family this summer.