(S1/E4) PT 1 Pity & Perception | Strangers Say the Strangest Things

Ever have someone look at you in a way that just deflates you and breaks your heart? What story have they overlaid on your experience and is it something you need to carry? In this episode, we talk about the different ways strangers relate to us--from sad looks to inappropriate comments to outrageous questions. And we talk a bit about both how those things land and how we have learned to cope with and move beyond them.

- Experiencing Pity: Personal Stories

- The Complexity of Reactions

- Insecurities and Emotional Responses

- The Misunderstanding Happiness

- Setting Boundaries and Personal Growth

- The Nature of Vulnerability

- Navigating Inappropriate Questions

- Perils & Prerogative of Rejecting Assistance

- Hypervigilance and Safety