Very true, Jeff. Speaking as an abuse survivor, I have to say that people *are* still accountable for how they treat each other. For instance, a person with abusive tendencies is still responsible for the fact that they've chosen to act abusively; that is 100% their fault. But if would-be victims were equipped with a healthier sense of emotional autonomy in the first place, it would be harder for those relationships to form at all.

As for the rest — all the non-abusive disappointments that happen in interpersonal connections — yes, people need to learn how to self-soothe and move forward without bitterness. Thank you for reading!