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How I Keep From Being Easily Offended

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It’s something I try to keep in mind, particularly when I’m dealing with someone who is being very bitter. Someone who is intent on picking me apart, letting me know my flaws. So eager to find fault that they’ll coax it from even an ambiguous place.

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It’s Only After You’re Safe That You Fall Apart

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I don’t panic. Even in a life-threatening situation. I don’t panic.

Not then.

No, it’s only after the immediate danger is over that I start to panic. It’s only after I’m safe that I fall apart.