You cannot become a peacemaker without communication. Silence is a passive-aggressive grenade thrown by insecure people what want war, but they don’t want the accountability of starting it.
— Unknown
Interesting. Well, I used to be a pretty quiet person around conflict. I came to know that there were three reasons; 1) I didn’t have the communication skills to broach difficult conversations, 2) I was afraid of angry, scary reactions and 3) I wasn’t even remotely confident about a resolution. This all stemmed from an angry (and frequently violent), traumatizing upbringing. Fortunately I found a transformative therapist (Joel Brass, who works via Zoom, if you’re looking for a life saver of your own). I also invested in therapist-led group therapy/relationship skills courses, and learned how to “clear”/resolve conflict in a healthy and productive manner. I also realized that not all relationships have the necessary compatibility to survive. Just sayin’ ;) Hugs and good luck. XO
Blessings,
Chatgirl
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