What is a defense mechanism you have that you want to change?

I will often laugh and joke with people when they're being unkind to me or sarcastic etc..instead of being assertive and saying my feelings, I just laugh or return with a slight sarcasm joke. This feels very defeating and I'm tired of acting like something is ok when it's not.

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Muthafukajones · 46-50, M

Silence can send a message. Just silence. Walk away. If it’s at work it can be particularly effective. In social settings you can assert to them DOnt talk to me. Again end the interaction.