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Sometimes,
Gratitude Isn't Enough
Social Toxicities Weigh Heavy.
And sometimes they intersect.
Watch for it...
...in these examples.
Caution
Warranted
Multiple forms of maltreatment considered;
some illustrated by ecologically valid profanity.
Maltreatment: Not Just for Kids
Keepin it Simple, while Acknowledging it's So Much More Complex
PHYSICAL ABUSE
We grew up with spanking, wooden spoons, belts, switches, and so much more.
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They grow up with child protective services, battered women's shelters, and so much more.
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Others grow up getting beaten up by kids at school, in the neighborhood, by their romantic partners, by the police, and so much more.
SEXUAL ABUSE
We grew up not being allowed to wear make-up, style our hair, or go to our uncle's house alone.
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They grow up with bras being snapped, pants being yanked down, asses being grabbed, thighs being groped...
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Others have ancestors who were raped, and that's why they're here.
PSYCHOLOGICAL ABUSE
"What're you, stupid?!"
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"You little piece of shit!"
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"What a cunt!"
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"Fucking faggot!"
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"I'll turn you straight!"
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(Did you catch the intersectionality on that last one? This one's not just psychological.)
NEGLECT
Physical: No winter jacket, *despite the money in the bank.
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Medical: No doctor, *even though there's insurance.
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Psychological: Emotionally unresponsive, but physically present.
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Sexual meets Educational: Lack of education about human anatomy, sex, sexuality, or boundaries.
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*No jacket or doctor's visit due to insufficient income and insurance?
Society neglecting those whose lives are less valued.