Thoughts on Life as of Nov. 21st

• I think people should be judged about the extent to which they take care of themselves and allow for their selves to develop, rather than in the rational persuit of self-interest in which a "self" is already present and defined. It's perfectly fine to distance yourself from the experience of someone who systematically negates or degrades themselves at the same time as they are trying desperately to protect themselves. I believe sharing mental and affective space with that person is actively harmful to you, but that you should not stigmatize this kind of person.