@odr_k4tana @hongminhee

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And the worst thing is that doing one-sided emotional work leaves you open for trauma.

I've had some extremely unimportant conversations that still hurt emotionally. Trying to reach someone (to understand their needs, perspective, etc) is a leap of faith: it leaves you open to be hurt, if it isn't respected.

Such experiences of being hurt have almost as a rule been with US people.