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15. SA victims generally relate their story in a matter-of-fact cadence.

Tue Jan 13, 2026, 10:13 AM

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It’s the only way we can handle telling it, without emotion. It’s a defense mechanism to protect the body and mind from the ravages of the trauma.

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