Repeatedly explaining, proving and defending basic needs can use up the energy you needed the change for. Eventually another request feels impossible, and staying silent seems less costly than beginning the whole fight again.
Looks vs reality
The same Experience can look very different from the outside than it feels on the inside.
They think: "Just get over it."
You feel: Drowning in exhaustion from constantly having to explain and justify your needs.
They think: "You're not even trying."
You feel: Defeated by the constant invalidation and lack of understanding.
They think: "You were fine yesterday, what changed?"
You feel: Like a broken record, constantly repeating yourself to no avail, until you finally break.
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