While we all want to move beyond trauma, the part of our brain that is devoted to ensuring our survival (deep below our rational brain) is not very good at denial. Long after a traumatic experience is over, it may be reactivated at the
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“He turned to Marirosa, as if irritated by the too private note of our exchange: “Elena is asking what there is to do.” Mariarosa answered cheerfully: “The revolution.” So I assumed a mocking tone, I said: “And in your free time?”
― Those Who Leave and Those Who Stay
― Those Who Leave and Those Who Stay
“Have you ever considered that most people weren’t born to save the world? Most of us are lucky just to find a home, a family to protect, and that’s enough. More than enough, even. Sunshine girl . . . everyone can’t care about everything.” “And you think I’m a fool for trying.” “I think,” he said heavily, “that your life should not be a means to an end. No human being should be reduced to a function. The day we do that—it’s the beginning of the end.”
― Redemptor
― Redemptor
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