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We might also take some delicate thoughts that the absence of a lockdown does not imply the absence of captivity. An abuser can leave for a workday, or weeks at
by digitalsushi 7y ago
We might also take some delicate thoughts that the absence of a lockdown does not imply the absence of captivity. An abuser can leave for a workday, or weeks at a time, and still have a captive.
But I very much understand the spirit here and now I am feeling sad thinking about all those people out there that are possibly suffering even more right now. I can hope that some of them find the strength to walk away after experiencing this, but I know fully well that this isn't how it works.
It's crappy how I feel like I can change the world if I try, but I can't change the house down the street.
And for all those other houses down the street that look happy, they could be hiding the biggest captives of all.
What a heavy topic to unwind.
- eklavya 7y agoDon't be disheartened. Do your bit and don't give up hope, every small step counts. No one alone is strong enough to take on the weight of the world and all its miseries.
- nabnob 7y ago>It's crappy how I feel like I can change the world if I try, but I can't change the house down the street. That's because it's way easier to think about fixing the world in a theoretical way than it is to start making small realistic changes that gradually turn into something bigger. As someone fighting domestic abuse outside of the system, this work can get very messy but over time you develop your understanding of what works and what doesn't work. It is possible to make real progress and actually stop abusers.