When Nice Women Get Snappy
That is why a simple interaction can feel bigger than it should. Being stopped can feel like being accused. Being questioned can feel like being blamed. Being watched can feel like being unsafe. The setting is current, but the emotion is older.
Why Is It So Hard to Be Authentic?
Authenticity is hard because it requires the body to risk what it once survived by avoiding. It may involve saying what you actually feel, needing what you actually need, disappointing someone, outgrowing familiar dynamics, or letting people see the parts of you that were once criticized or shamed.