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Being amomto a toddler is stressful enough.
One young mom found herself stunned after a Karen made a ruckus about a minor and quite innocent accident.
No dent, barely a mark.
The Karen she was confronted with wasnt interested in fairness, thoughshe wanted a fight.
Seemingly devoid of empathy, the woman offered OP nothing but accusations.
Interrupting her attempt at an explanation, she insisted this was like a past $2,000 repair.
Then she pointed to an unrelated scratch, claiming it was also from OPs door.
This wasnt aboutcardamage anymoreit was about manipulation.
Not to retaliate, but to document the truth.
Still, the Karen kept filmingno compassion, no pause, and not a shred of shame.
Then she blatantly lied about her insurance company.
But OP didnt crumble.
Despite her fear and fury, she stood strong and kept her cool.
Fortunately, OP didnt take the baitwho knows what the obnoxious woman would have accused her of next.
But just why do people overreact?
We went looking for answers.
For some, it might be the grief of lost opportunities or unmet expectations.
Others may react strongly to feeling undervalued or wanting to protect loved ones.
Bowens family systemstheoryasserts that family dynamics and personal history deeply influence our behaviors and emotional responses.
According to Cohen, common emotional triggers include unresolved past experiences, perceived injustices, and protective instincts.
OPsKarenmight be struggling with at least one of those.
It turns out the biggest Karens arent actually named Karen.
Wed say OP sidestepped her Karen beautifully, wouldnt you?
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