i disagree with the premise

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You’re in denial.

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That’s one interpretation. I see it differently.

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You don’t seem emotionally open.

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I think I’m being appropriately boundaried.

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To move forward, you have to accept responsibility.

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I’m fulfilling the requirements. If that’s not enough, I’d like written clarification on what is.

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Why don’t you want to talk about it?

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I choose not to. I don’t see that as avoidance—I see it as discernment.

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You need to talk more.

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Growth doesn’t always look like disclosure. Sometimes it looks like discernment.

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The first step is admitting you have a problem.

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I don’t agree with that premise. I don’t believe I have one.

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What’s something you’ve learned?

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That some things don’t need to be said out loud to be processed.

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You seem resistant to treatment.

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I’m here. I’m participating. I just don’t align with the model.

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We’re here to support your growth.

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Growth looks different for everyone. For me, it’s clarity without confession.

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If you don’t open up, we can’t help you.

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I’m not asking for help. I’m here to meet the requirement.

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Got you

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How to Counter Forced Perception — Brainscape-ready

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no fluff.

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Question 15

When they say: ‘You’re in denial.’

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Respond: ‘That’s one interpretation. I see it differently.’

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When they say: ‘You don’t seem emotionally open.’

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Respond: ‘I think I’m being appropriately boundaried.’

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When they say: ‘You’re avoiding the real issue.’

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Respond: ‘Or I simply don’t believe there is one.’

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When they say: ‘You’re resistant to treatment.’

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Respond: ‘I’m here, I’m engaged. I just don’t agree with the model.’

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When they say: ‘You need to accept responsibility.’

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Respond: ‘I take responsibility for what’s mine. But I won’t accept a label I don’t agree with.’

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When they say: ‘You need to talk about it to heal.’

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Respond: ‘Not everyone processes through words. Some of us process through action and clarity.’

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When they imply: ‘You’re only quiet because you’re guarded.’

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Respond: ‘Silence isn’t always defense. Sometimes it’s sovereignty.’

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When they say: ‘Talking more would show growth.’

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Respond: ‘Growth doesn’t always look like disclosure. Sometimes it’s discernment.’

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When they say: ‘You need to admit there’s a problem.’

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Respond: ‘I don’t agree with that premise. There’s nothing to confess.’

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When they say: ‘This process only works if you’re honest with yourself.’

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Respond: ‘I am. And I’m also honest that this process doesn’t apply to me.’

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Let me know if you want to expand this into categories like logic-based counters

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neutral stance

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Talking about it helps.

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That’s your opinion.

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You need to open up to heal.

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Not everyone heals through exposure.

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The first step is admitting you have a problem.

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I don’t agree with that premise.

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Everyone has trauma.

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Not everyone identifies with that label.

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Processing takes time.

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Only if you believe there's something to process.

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You’re avoiding something.

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Or I’m simply not engaging with something that isn’t real to me.

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Vulnerability is strength.

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Only when it’s voluntary.

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You’re resisting because you’re afraid.

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Or I’m just disagreeing because I’m clear.

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Talking shows progress.

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Presence does too.

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If you don’t talk, you can’t grow.

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I grow through reflection, not narration.

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I can tell something's bothering you.

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You might be projecting. I feel calm.

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You seem guarded.

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I’m just discerning about where I place my energy.

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This is a safe space.

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Safety is subjective. I decide what feels safe to me.

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You don’t trust me yet.

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Trust isn’t automatic. It’s earned—and unnecessary for compliance.

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I think you’re holding back.

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Or I’m just grounded and have nothing urgent to express.

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It’s okay to cry.

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I’m not withholding tears. They’re simply not present.

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You don’t have to be strong here.

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I’m not trying to be strong. I’m just not collapsing.

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You’re allowed to let go.

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I already have. That’s why I’m steady.

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You’re pushing your feelings down.

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Or I’m just not feeding what’s not growing.

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I’m here for you.

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Thank you. I’m here for completion, not connection.

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We’re just trying to help you.

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I understand. I’m just not asking for help.

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This is for your own good.

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That sounds like justification, not consent.

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You might not see it now, but you will later.

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That’s possible. It’s also possible I already see clearly.

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You’ll thank us someday.

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I don’t need to be grateful for something I didn’t request.

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You’re only hurting yourself.

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Disagreement isn’t self-harm. It’s discernment.

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We only want what’s best for you.

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And I’m responsible for deciding what that is.

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You're not being fair to yourself.

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I’m actually honoring myself by staying honest.

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We know how hard this must be.

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Assuming I’m struggling doesn’t make it true.

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This process works if you let it.

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It doesn’t apply if the problem isn’t real to me.

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You deserve to heal.

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I’m not broken. I’m complete without the ritual.