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How often do people manage to barrel you down and make you feel wrong when your points and views are valid?

SweetMae · 70-79, F
So often that I keep my opinions to myself.
@SweetMae yeah you don't have to share your wisdom with people.
Lack of understanding on their part causes them to be disrespectful... Its just occurring to me now as I'm writing that their disrespect is a defense to their small reality! Epiphany 💥
SweetMae · 70-79, F
@MushroomFaerie Thank you! I will keep that in mind!! ☺️
CuddleFeesh · 31-35, M
They dont. I dont think I'm any less right, but I do sometimes question my sanity and overall humanity. Like how far have I stayed from humanity to think on this level because my thoughts and opinions on some matters is rather dark and bleak
CuddleFeesh · 31-35, M
@SW-User I've considered therapy often.
@SW-User
Gaslighting
SW-User
@CuddleFeesh best thing I ever did. If you have a job that has a workplace help line... you might get some visits for free.
SW-User
Every now and then, usually when I was already feeling low otherwise they wouldn’t be able to “barrel me down.” 😕
TeresaRudolph71 · 51-55, F
Sometimes. This usually happens with my family. They have a way of making me feel like a little child. Sometimes I can almost feel myself physically shrinking when I'm around them.

But with people outside my family, it's totally different. I don't think I really worry much about what anyone outside my family thinks, except for perhaps a very small, select few people.
@TeresaRudolph71 yrah family certainly sets the tone. Its good that outside you stand for yourself 👍
abe182 · 46-50, M
Often. I hope I didn't do that to you but I may have.
@abe182 no no, I would remember, your good
Peaceful · F
They try. But if they are willing to listen, they see that what I share is valid. On threads, not so much. People are too set in their ways of thinking. But when I'm afforded the opportunity to get in front of people and speak? That's another matter entirely.
@Peaceful in person I'm more likely to shut down because some people can intimidate me, though I probably have intimidated others
SW-User
Quite often. There’s wilful ignorance flooded around me.
@SW-User you appear pretty strong minded here online so that's good👍
FurryFace · 61-69, M
seems to happen only with Muslim men
@FurryFace Muslim men Make you doubt yourself?
FurryFace · 61-69, M
@MushroomFaerie no but they often think the opposite
SW-User
Never.

I never give in....even when I'm in the wrong
@SW-User gosh
MyPokerFace · 51-55, M
Not much really
🤷‍♂️
SW-User
I don't get into arguments with anyone. However, it seems people jump to conclusions on her including you. Fuck you.
@SW-User lol charming. I don't even know who you are

 
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