TIL that some languages apparently have words inherently differentiating one's status as a citizen or resident of the entity versus a member of a particular ethnic or cultural group? I don't quite grasp the whole thing, although I heard the point being made. What's interesting to me is a) that there is such a thing, which seems very revealing of something about a culture that would need such concepts built into the language, and b) that there seem to be people who think it's inaccurate to interpret the word choice as meaningful. Firstly, since languages have all sorts of concepts built into them, many very specific to their primary culture of use, it seems reasonable that such a thing could exist. Not that I would have thought of it before, since I'm not from a culture where that sort of subtlety functions. Secondly, if that is, indeed, the subtlety of the word choices, where one essentially and inherently includes people, and the other excludes, then I'd kind o...
Darlin', if you WEREN'T having anxiety issues in your situation, you'd be the world's biggest sociopath and entirely empathy-deficient. If someone set out to create an anxiety-inducing setting, they could scarcely do better.
ReplyDeleteYou're awesome, and better than the brain-demons. You can do this.
What do we say to JerkBrain? NOT TODAY
ReplyDeleteAlso if this is a recurring issue and you don't already have some, I swear to Dog you should get some Magic Drugs. I am an avid - nay, rabid - convert to the Church of Clonazepam, because 2.5 mg makes the stupid brain shut up and leaves the smart one in charge for several hours. Excellent for emergencies and for shooting panic attacks in the face.
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