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In this short monologue, Jerry S. Lin explains that the part of us that was yelled at as children—specifically a 9‑year‑old version of ourselves—continues to influence how we act in adult arguments. When we go silent during a disagreement, it isn’t a deliberate choice for peace but a survival reflex learned in childhood to stay safe. While that reflex was adaptive then, it now limits us. Lin asserts that we can re‑wire this pattern by noticing the reflex in the moment and consciously choosing a different response, thereby improving self‑regulation and conflict resolution.
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