
In the context of kids using their empathy to survive neglect and abuse… Agree to disagree?

In the context of kids using their empathy to survive neglect and abuse… Agree to disagree?

That’s when the depression sets in.

I think you mistake my meaning, I wasn’t intending to stake the claim you’re arguing against. I was only saying empathy can hurt sometimes.

Empathy is a double edged sword, it’s true. The difference that makes a difference is the emotional maturity of the parents.


I recently discovered Cybersix (1999). It’s got a great aesthetic, an intriguing story, and quality animation.


“Plan” is just a fancy word for “urges and yes-men”.


Nothing says glamour like rich old people badly failing to reclaim their youth. I wish Hollywood would hurry up and die.


Here’s one, threads like this are a cynical attempt to generate discussion on quiet days


Jesus, fuck. Thanks for posting about it.


Aircraft downed by friendly fire: My tax dollars out of action


Thanks for the nuanced perspective. What a journey though, you don’t often hear about the silver linings of cancer treatment.
It is such a trap though, crazy to imagine not seeing it.


Tragic. Why don’t famous people realise how much better it looks to age naturally?


I did not know that


Again, highly unnecessary to be this combative. If you’re looking for Nazis to argue with online, either:


Those are sharp words, mind where you point them.


your fascist logo
Excuse you?


It’s 2026, and people doing a service to the public are considered shitposters


Part of fascism is reducing everything to an aesthetic.


It’s super hard to joke on Lemmy lately, everyone is srs af
They’re not calling those specific things abuse, but if you’ve lived in an emotionally abusive home they’re highly recognisable moments. It sounds like you’re coming at this from a slightly too literal frame of mind.