#emotional-misinterpretation

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Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
5 hours ago

I'm 62 and I finally understand that my father wasn't angry. He was terrified every single day that he couldn't provide enough, and the only language he had for fear was volume, and I carried resentment toward a man who was drowning while I kept score from the shore. - Silicon Canals

Children misinterpret parental emotions as character traits rather than contextual responses, creating lasting emotional patterns that can be reframed through understanding the underlying circumstances.
Philosophy
fromAeon
7 months ago

When is enjoying funny animal videos not anthropomorphism? | Aeon Essays

Animal videos often misrepresent emotions, leading to misinterpretation of animals' true feelings and behaviors.
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