The Identity Journal - Kendall Laughlin, Jr.

The Identity Journal - Kendall Laughlin, Jr.

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The Identity Journal - Kendall Laughlin, Jr.
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Ouch! You Hit My Identity Button!

Ouch! You Hit My Identity Button!

What to do when you're offended

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Kendall Laughlin
Oct 17, 2024
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In today’s culture, offense is everywhere. From social media to casual conversations, it feels like everyone’s ready to be offended. But what is offense really about? And why does it hit us so hard?

At its core, offense reveals something deeper—it hits our identity button. When someone offends us, it’s usually because their words or actions contradict something deeply tied to our sense of self.

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