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When the urge to respond reveals the need to be witnessed

I write long responses to social media posts but delete them before posting because I realize I don't actually want to engage I just want to be heard.

Laozi
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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The compulsion to craft unshared responses exposes the tension between seeking connection and avoiding vulnerability.

Worth thinking about

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