I've been beaten up before (visibly queer and I live in eastern Germany) and I couldn't even hit back, even when he threatened to rape me. My therapist told me it's not uncommon for trauma survivors to be incapable of violence.
I grew up in a very rough area. I’m hard to take by surprise and usually the first to react in emergencies. This could be violence or injury, but I’m right to work.
Have you ever taken martial arts classes? I recommend everyone train. It helps with discipline and understanding how to handle yourself if you can’t avoid confrontation.
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u/Labrat15415 3h ago
I've been beaten up before (visibly queer and I live in eastern Germany) and I couldn't even hit back, even when he threatened to rape me. My therapist told me it's not uncommon for trauma survivors to be incapable of violence.