Some of us were taught that "I don't want to" and "I don't like that" are excuses, that they're bratty or self-indulgent, or rude.
Yassss! Such an important distinction. Thank you for speaking to the internalized, conditioned shame/reluctance to be “bratty” or “self indulgent”.
Yassss! Such an important distinction. Thank you for speaking to the internalized, conditioned shame/reluctance to be “bratty” or “self indulgent”.