I’ve gotten in trouble for being ‘nice’ to chatty male co-workers - I’m just smiling and saying mmm

I try to be as gentle as I can

This is called dissociation and it very common during traumatic events.

Yes

Truth.

Fuck yeah!

Nikko is so magical. We were there this time of year.

Same.

That’s bullshit.

Yep, because you were their emotional dumpster for their anxiety and self-loathing.

JEEZUS. Abusers and their gaslighting bullshit.

I say BRAG A LOT. I am so proud of you for pushing through and kicking ASS.

Are you lost?

Betch