Always take what sounds like a threat seriously

from The Overwhelmed Brain · host Paul Colaianni

People who threaten, belittle, or use "jokes" about violence are practicing control, and they will gaslight you into submission if you don't take their threats or "jokes" seriously. Don't reward coercion with compliance.

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