Thank you for this. Most insightful and I agree with so much of what you said. I’ve definitely found myself pulling away from people over the years, but when I examine my reasons, they’re not as cut and dried as you suggest.

I can absolutely relate to much of whet you’ve written, however, and I would just add that — in my opinion — it’s got a decidedly dark “always/never” or “black/white” tone, when at least in my world, there is also still room for a more optimistic view and experience.

I think getting people to recognize in themselves the feelings and behaviours you’ve described would be a helpful place for us to begin initiating change.

Thank you for an interesting read!