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In_The_Wind

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13. I've hauled more than one male friend out of harm's way.

Wed Jul 10, 2013, 02:00 PM

Jul 2013

Also helped a woman if/when she needed it.

I've lived alone for most of my life. I look carefully before I leap into action cause usually there is no one to watch my back, until recently.

I was an abused child so I find it impossible to trust anyone to watch out for me. The thing that helped me the most was when a Native American gifted me with these words: Forgive yourself for not forgiving those who who have harmed you. I cried many tears over the years before and after his gift. I'm happier now because of his kindness.

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the abdication of female agency or the gender bait/switch? [View all] galileoreloaded Jul 2013 OP

It is odd that we create a narrative in which Bonobo Jul 2013 #1

Post removed Post removed Jul 2013 #2

Boys are basically taught Bonobo Jul 2013 #3

Well, apparently ... opiate69 Jul 2013 #14

It's wonderful when friends help others to avoid possibly disastrous situations. In_The_Wind Jul 2013 #4

I don't disagree. lumberjack_jeff Jul 2013 #8

IMO: We are all responsible for our actions. In_The_Wind Jul 2013 #9

A viewpoint which is often discredited by accusations of "blaming the victim". lumberjack_jeff Jul 2013 #10

Clearly, I'm a woman who thinks for herself. Men and women are equal. In_The_Wind Jul 2013 #11

There are definitely times that I will try to intervene on behalf of friends doing stupid things. lumberjack_jeff Jul 2013 #12

I've hauled more than one male friend out of harm's way. In_The_Wind Jul 2013 #13

Actually, I have no problem with this. MrSlayer Jul 2013 #5

I agree with you. Bonobo Jul 2013 #6

And I agree with you. MrSlayer Jul 2013 #7