@flamecat @futurebird We've been told we burden others with our lives so we now default to "not troubling anyone" when actually that's what makes us human

@futurebird That's a case of someone being self centered but for good. They believe they can save something because they are important/smart/good enough to. It isn't always a negative thing. We'd never do anything if we had no self esteem.

@futurebird Surely this means the person doing the questions needs enough critical thinking, and not too much self-centeredness, to understand what the opposite is to their question though?

I don't think these people actually *want* to know. Time and time again people challenged on their beliefs will hold onto them stronger.

@flamecat @futurebird That sounds so upsetting, like you've been replaced and valued less than a robot. I'm sorry that happened to you.