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Not always applicable, but when over explaining is a trauma response it's worth keeping this in mind. I think sometimes it's ok to leave things misunderstood, if someone repeatedly dismisses me or gets cross with me instead of just asking for clarification. I'm starting to find it easier to know when someone is safe and genuine, and when I'm wasting my time and energy. Image description: a sheet of note paper with hand written on it "From now on I'm going to start telling people "you're committed to misunderstanding me, and I don't care to explain myself to you", instead. of over explaining myself.