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"helping others process emotional stress" - an patriarchal expectation I don't think I've examined thoroughly enough in my own actions and behavior. I think in large part I took advantage of this expectation in my relationship with Gail and didn't give her the space, room, and
ability to comfortably refuse to constantly perform this work for me. Obviously it was appreciated and very important to me, but that doesn't make it any less coercive or problematic. I also don't think I did a very good job of reciprocating this work. I'll think more about.