I love the Drunk Uncle analogy. It’s so spot on. Why do they get all this protection? Why do we let it happen? The only way I could ever stay in these environments was to set boundaries, keep to them and say to the perpetrator, ‘I’m not doing this with you.’ They could keep at it but I wouldn’t be there for it. It worked surprisingly. But some people were out of their minds. Imagine a woman not letting a drunk uncle off the hook!
I love the Drunk Uncle analogy. It’s so spot on. Why do they get all this protection? Why do we let it happen? The only way I could ever stay in these environments was to set boundaries, keep to them and say to the perpetrator, ‘I’m not doing this with you.’ They could keep at it but I wouldn’t be there for it. It worked surprisingly. But some people were out of their minds. Imagine a woman not letting a drunk uncle off the hook!
Imagine! Glad you’ve found a good way to take care of yourself. ❤️
Great piece. I can totally relate to the experience you describe...totally.
I think most of us can, unfortunately. *sigh*