Organizer Posting: do you know how powerful it is to validate others anger?
One form of agitation, an essential component of the AEIOU game book, is validating, supporting and reaffirming someone’s position: that they are right to think so, right to do so, and right to be angry.
One form of agitation, an essential component of the AEIOU game book, is validating, supporting and reaffirming someone’s position: that they are right to think so, right to do so, and right to be angry.
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Submission is made best in a society that attacks you from all corners and tells you: Your sense of justice is wrong. Your reaction is wrong. Your feelings are wrong. Why can’t you just understand more?
Validation will change a motherfucker.
Having someone who will tell you that your feelings are normal and rational. That your response is normal and rational. That you’re allowed to be mad, and even should be.
These things can be life changing.
Don’t try to change them for who they are. But when they are in a position to make change for themselves, go all in and validate that shit. Recognize that shit. Recognize them.
• You were right.
• You’re not crazy.
• This is how you’re supposed to react.
This person will leave an impact on your life at a tough and pivotal moment. Especially if they continue to support you through it.