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What does it mean?
When feelings dry up and apathy grows, people may turn to violence just to feel contact.
In plain terms
If you cannot feel, you might use violence to touch someone.
What can you take from it?
Lack of feeling can lead to violent attempts to connect.

Where it applies

  • emotional withdrawal
  • isolation
  • conflict

Putting it to work

  • maintain emotional sensitivity
  • prioritize touch
  • avoid numbness

Questions to consider

  • What happens when you feel numb?
  • Do you need touch to feel real?

Another view

Not all people turn to violence when numb; some isolate.

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