When you experienced repeated unfairness as a child, your mind developed an active *injustice radar* that constantly evaluates whether situations are unfair. This wasn't self-pity—it was a `survival strategy`—to appeal for fairness. You learned to quickly assess imbalances in power dynamics, spot when someone stronger was taking advantage, and advocate for basic fairness when no one else would. Your ability to notice when things are genuinely unfair and speak up about it is a tremendous strength 💪 that offers you protection from harm.<br><br>But now this same radar can sometimes make it hard to distinguish between actual injustice and the normal friction that comes with any relationship 🤷‍♀️. When someone disagrees with you, sets a boundary or prioritizes their needs, a trigger immediately goes off: "They are being unfair to you!"

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Chronic exposure to parental sexual behavior

Cyberbullying / public humiliation by peers

Denied education due to religious objections

Discrimination based on sexual orientation

Discrimination based on socio-economic status

Exorcisms or spiritual "deliverance" rituals

Exposure to age-inappropriate sexual content

Family history of stigma due to race, caste, class, or disability

Forced modesty standards with body-shaming

Forced religious practices against personal beliefs

Involvement with child protective services or foster care system

Isolated from secular society by religious community

Living in refugee camps or temporary shelters

Parent with anorexia and eating disorders

Parent with borderline personality disorder (bpd)

Parent with extreme paranoia, delusions, or conspiracy beliefs

Parent with frequent/multiple romantic partners in the home

Parent with obsessive-compulsive disorder (ocd)

Parent with self-harm or suicidal behaviors

Parent with undiagnosed or untreated personality disorder

Parental favoritism toward other siblings

Parental immigration stress (undocumented status, fear of deportation)

Physical abuse in orphanage/group home/religious school

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