We aren’t as helpless as we believe we are

When our freedom is removed — when we can no longer make choices — we lose our very selves. And yet, we ourselves often relinquish our ability to choose.
“I can’t help it — when my husband says mean things, I cry.”
“I can’t help it — when my kids don’t listen, I start screaming.”
“I can’t help it — when I feel stressed, I eat/drink/watch/binge/sleep (or engage in some other addictive behavior).”
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