The Invisible Wounds: How America’s Political Violence Epidemic Is Rewiring Our Nervous Systems
- Terri Kern
- 4 days ago
- 16 min read
When Political Violence Hits Home - 2025 Version
Laset weekend two Minnesota lawmakers and their spouses were shot —just hours after voting on a gun safety bill.
State lawmaker Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband were assassinated in their home. Sen. John Hoffman and his wife, Yvette were also shot; nine times and eight times (!!!!!) respectively and, miraculously, the Hoffmans both survived.
That photo chills me to my core.
As details unfold, millions are left checking newsfeeds with shaking hands, replaying January 6 footage or Buffalo supermarket massacres. This isn’t just ‘breaking news.’
It’s a trauma trigger detonating across our collective nervous system—and the latest hemorrhage in America’s political violence epidemic.
THE BODY KEEPS THE SCORE OF TRAUMA.
If your chest tightened reading this as mine feels writing it, if you scanned your own neighborhood or texted loved ones ‘stay safe,’ you’re already experiencing the mental health cost.
Political violence isn’t distant headlines; it’s rewiring our brains for hypervigilance, fracturing relationships, and trapping bodies in permanent fight-or-flight.
Let’s dissect this crisis—and arm you with evidence-backed tools to heal.
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Political Violence In America
The political violence we're seeing play out in Minnesota was not a random act—it was a targeted, politically motivated assassination attempt involving impersonation and a hit list.
It’s part of a disturbing rise in violence aimed at public figures based on ideology.
Americans Have Been Mistaking Outrage For Truth For A Long Time
Back in the 1990s, long before social media algorithms or YouTube rabbit holes, a different kind of echo chamber was taking root—one built on AM radio waves.
At the center of it was Rush Limbaugh, a skilled broadcaster who didn’t just report his views—he performed them. His formula was simple: crank up the outrage, mock your opponents, and position anger as a sign of insight.
If it made you furious, it must be true.
During the Clinton presidency, this approach exploded in popularity. Millions of young men—especially those working trades, driving trucks, or clocking long solo shifts—tuned in daily.
For many, Rush was their only consistent “news source,” and he made sure it felt like truth. The more he sneered, the more “truthful” it sounded. Hate radio wasn’t about information—it was about identity. This era marked the beginning of a dangerous trend: confusing emotional intensity with factual accuracy.
And it was just the beginning. What started on AM radio laid the emotional groundwork for today’s hyper-polarized digital world.
What does Rush Limbaugh have to do with political violence?
Rush Limbaugh’s brand of vitriolic commentary didn’t just entertain—it normalized contempt. By turning political opponents into punchlines and moral enemies, he laid the emotional and ideological groundwork for today’s climate of political violence.
Limbaugh's influence trained generations of listeners to see disagreement not as debate, but as war. I saw it unfold in my conservative world.
We had been out of high school for eight years when Clinton became President. I saw my peers evolve into the sea of hypocrisy - parroting the violent rhetoric towards President Clinton straight from the mouth of Limbaugh - who was often impaired by opiates - while they reaped the professional, financial, and personal benefits of the Clinton-Gore booming economy.
Limbaugh's hateful legacy echoes now in the threats against election workers, the armed confrontations at school board meetings, and even the targeted shootings of public officials.
When outrage is treated as evidence and cruelty is packaged as truth, violence stops being unthinkable—it starts to feel justified.
Gun Violence Is Rising—And Yes, You Can Support the Second Amendment and Gun Safety
How? It's called COMMON SENSE.
Let’s get something straight: I’m a gun enthusiast. I believe in the Second Amendment. I’ve spent hours at the range, I know the value of responsible gun ownership, and I respect the history behind our right to bear arms.
I quite literally have an arsenal at my disposal.
But none of that means I have to ignore what’s happening in this country.
Gun violence in America is not just a statistic—it’s an epidemic. Mass shootings, political assassinations, school lockdowns, drive-by shootings, suicide-by-firearm, and domestic violence with a gun involved—this is the backdrop of daily life now. And pretending it’s just a “mental health” issue while opposing any kind of reform is lazy, dishonest, and dangerous.
You can love guns and still want people to stop dying.
You can support the Constitution and still support background checks, red flag laws, and safe storage mandates.
You can hunt, shoot, collect, and carry—and still believe that rights come with responsibility.
This is not a contradiction. It’s common sense.
And it’s time more of us say it out loud.
SERIOUS QUESTION: WHY WASN'T GUN SAFETY PURSUED AFTER THE SENSELESS ASSASSINATION OF JOHN LENNON IN 1980? I'm a Beatlemaniac and this question has eaten at me since I was 15. The gun used to kill John Lennon was a Charter Arms .38 Special revolver, fired by Mark David Chapman on December 8, 1980, outside The Dakota apartment building in New York City. Chapman used hollow-point bullets, designed to expand upon impact and cause maximum internal damage—making survival far less likely. I wouldn't use one on an animal let alone A MOTHERFUCKING BEATLE. GET THIS BULLSHIT RIGHT HERE - While the revolver itself was legally purchased in Honolulu, Hawaii, Chapman traveled with both the gun and ammunition across the country to New York, carrying out a premeditated plan. WHAT.....??? Chapman told his wife and his friend he was going to assassinate John Lennon - AND NOBODY SAID A WORD. This disgusts me too. In fact, Chapman had visited New York once before with the weapon but returned home, only to come back again to complete the murder—proving the gun and bullets didn’t just travel with him physically, but psychologically, as part of his obsession. John Lennon 4ever!!!!
I can't tell you HOW SICK IT MAKES ME THAT SHOOTING INCIDENTS FROM LENNON, TO OUR KIDS IN SCHOOLS, TO THE INCREASING NUMBER OF BLACK TEENAGERS IN TOLEDO, STILL AREN'T IMPETUSES FOR CHANGE!
My high school in Toledo got shot up a couple of years ago. IT'S NOT OK!
BTW - George Harrison was stabbed by an intruder on my birthday in 1999.
Squirrel - OK back on topic.
🗓️ Political Violence in America (2015–Present)
2015-2017:
Charleston Church Shooting (June 2015): Dylann Roof, motivated by white supremacist ideology, murdered 9 African American parishioners during a Bible study at Emanuel AME Church.
Planned Parenthood Shooting - Colorado Springs (Nov 2015): Robert Dear killed 3 people and wounded 9 at a Planned Parenthood clinic, citing opposition to abortion.
Protests & Violence in Ferguson, MO & Baltimore, MD (2014-2015): While largely starting in 2014, significant unrest, including arson, looting, and clashes with police, continued into 2015 following police killings of Michael Brown and Freddie Gray, highlighting racial tensions and policing issues.
Dallas Police Ambush (July 2016): Micah Johnson, motivated by anger over police shootings of Black men, killed 5 police officers and wounded 9 others during a protest.
"Unite the Right" Rally - Charlottesville, VA (Aug 2017): White supremacists and neo-Nazis clashed violently with counter-protesters. Heather Heyer was killed when James Alex Fields Jr. drove his car into a crowd. Dozens were injured in street brawls.
2018:
Pittsburgh Synagogue Shooting (Oct 2018): Robert Bowers, motivated by antisemitic conspiracy theories, killed 11 worshippers at the Tree of Life synagogue.
MAGA Pipe Bomber (Oct-Nov 2018): Cesar Sayoc sent pipe bombs to prominent critics of then-President Trump (including politicians and media figures). No one was injured by the devices, which failed to detonate.
Violence at Political Rallies/Events: Multiple incidents of clashes between opposing political groups (e.g., Proud Boys, Antifa) occurred at rallies and speaking events.
2019:
El Paso Walmart Shooting (Aug 2019): Patrick Crusius, motivated by anti-immigrant and white supremacist rhetoric, killed 23 people and injured 23 others at a Walmart frequented by Hispanic shoppers.
Dayton Shooting (Aug 2019): Connor Betts killed 9 people (including his sister) and wounded 27 in a nightlife district. While his precise motive was complex, he had leftist and antifa sympathies and a history of violent ideation against women and minorities.
Attack on ICE Facility - Tacoma, WA (July 2019): Willem Van Spronsen fired shots and threw incendiary devices at an ICE detention facility before being killed by police. He left an anti-ICE manifesto.
2020:
George Floyd Protests & Unrest (Nationwide, May-June 2020): Widespread protests against police brutality following the murder of George Floyd. While overwhelmingly peaceful, some protests saw significant violence, including:
Arson, looting, and property destruction in numerous cities (e.g., Minneapolis, Portland, Seattle, Kenosha).
Violent clashes between protesters and police/counter-protesters.
Shootings within protest zones (e.g., killing of Aaron Danielson in Portland by Michael Reinoehl).
Kenosha Shootings (Aug 2020): During protests after the police shooting of Jacob Blake, Kyle Rittenhouse shot and killed two men and wounded a third. Rittenhouse claimed self-defense and was acquitted.
Plot to Kidnap Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer (Foiled, Oct 2020): Militia members motivated by anti-government extremism plotted to kidnap and potentially kill the Governor.
Attack on Oregon State Capitol (Dec 2020): Armed right-wing protesters breached the building in Salem during a legislative session on COVID restrictions.
2021:
January 6th Attack on the U.S. Capitol: Supporters of President Trump, motivated by false claims of a stolen election, stormed the Capitol building to disrupt the certification of the 2020 Electoral College results. The attack resulted in:
5 deaths (including one police officer).
Over 140 police officers injured.
Widespread property destruction, vandalism, and theft.
Numerous injuries among rioters.
Portland Ongoing Unrest: Continued clashes between far-right groups, left-wing activists (often associated with Antifa), and police throughout the year, frequently centered around federal buildings or racial justice issues.
2022:
Buffalo Supermarket Shooting (May 2022): Payton Gendron, motivated by white supremacist "Great Replacement" theory, killed 10 Black people and wounded 3 others at a Tops supermarket.
Attack on Paul Pelosi (Oct 2022): David DePape broke into the home of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, severely assaulted her husband Paul with a hammer, motivated by right-wing conspiracy theories and political animus.
Colorado Springs LGBTQ+ Nightclub Shooting (Nov 2022): Anderson Lee Aldrich killed 5 people and wounded 19 at Club Q, an LGBTQ+ venue. While not exclusively political, the targeting of a marginalized group based on identity has significant political and social dimensions.
2023-Present (As of mid-2025):
Violence Related to Abortion Rights: Increased incidents of vandalism, arson, and threats targeting abortion clinics and pregnancy centers following the Dobbs decision overturning Roe v. Wade.
Attacks on Drag Events & LGBTQ+ Venues: A surge in threats, protests, and some acts of violence (vandalism, intimidation) targeting drag events and LGBTQ+ spaces, often motivated by far-right rhetoric.
Political Violence at Rallies & Local Government Meetings: Continued incidents of threats, harassment, and occasional physical violence targeting election officials, school board members, and local officials over issues like COVID policies, education, and elections.
There Is No Room For Political Violence In America
I don't give AF where you fall on the spectrum of beliefs politically or religiously we have to calm down the hateful rhetoric, start communicating, and figure out how we're going to Atone, Attune, and Attach to one another again
I liken the healing of America to a high conflict couple.
America Reminds Me Of High Conflict Couples
A high-conflict couple is a pair whose relationship is marked by frequent, intense, and often unresolvable arguments.
These couples tend to get stuck in rigid patterns—blame, defensiveness, escalation, and withdrawal—that make even small disagreements feel like full-blown crises. Conflict becomes the norm rather than the exception, and attempts at repair often fall flat or trigger more fighting.
It's not that they argue too much—it's that they argue in ways that are emotionally destructive and cyclical.
Underneath the surface, high-conflict dynamics are usually driven by deeper issues: attachment wounds, unmet emotional needs, poor regulation skills, and often, a lack of felt safety with one another.
Two United States Senators; Mike Lee from Utah and Bernie Moreno from Ohio lie their asses off, spreading hate and misinformation.
Sound familiar?
The dynamic between a high-conflict couple and the state of American polarization is almost a perfect parallel—both are locked in a cycle of blame, mistrust, and emotional reactivity where neither side feels heard, and every attempt at communication escalates the problem.
Just like in a toxic relationship, each side in American politics believes they are the “reasonable one” reacting to the other’s outrageous behavior. There’s little curiosity, no room for vulnerability, and a complete breakdown of good faith.
Conflict stops being about solving problems and becomes about being right and punishing the other. And like many high-conflict couples, America is now at the point where shared goals—safety, freedom, stability—are drowned out by the noise of unresolved resentment.
Without intervention, both the couple and the country burn out from emotional exhaustion, unable to move forward because they’re too stuck in winning the past.
WE ALL HAVE THE POWER TO INTERVENE. IT'S WITHIN EACH OF US.
Political Violence Is a Solvable Problem
The dynamics of high-conflict couples bear a striking resemblance to the current state of American political polarization. Both situations involve entrenched patterns of communication, perception, and behavior that fuel division and prevent resolution.
Here's how they connect:
Communication Breakdown & Demonization:
Couples: Partners stop listening, engage in "character assassination," attribute malicious intent to every action, and use absolute language ("You always..." "You never...").
Polarization: Opposing sides talk past each other, rely on stereotypes and caricatures ("libtards," "MAGA extremists"), assume the worst motives, and dismiss the other side as fundamentally stupid, evil, or un-American.
All-or-Nothing Thinking & Binary Worldviews:
Couples: Issues become zero-sum battles where compromise feels like surrender. Nuance disappears ("It's all your fault!" "My way is the only right way!").
Polarization: Complex issues are reduced to simplistic, mutually exclusive choices. Compromise is seen as betrayal of core values ("RINO!" "Sellout!"). Politics becomes a battle between absolute good and absolute evil.
Emotional Reactivity & Escalation:
Couples: Interactions are dominated by anger, contempt, defensiveness, and stonewalling. Small triggers provoke disproportionate reactions, leading to escalating cycles of blame.
Polarization: Political discourse is highly emotional (outrage, fear, contempt). Social media algorithms and partisan media amplify emotional reactions, turning disagreements into existential threats. Each side's actions provoke defensive and often exaggerated reactions from the other, escalating conflict.
Negative Interpretations & Confirmation Bias:
Couples: Partners interpret neutral or even positive actions through a negative filter ("They did that just to annoy me" or "There must be a hidden agenda").
Polarization: Information is filtered through partisan lenses. Actions or statements from the "other side" are automatically interpreted negatively, while negative information about one's own side is minimized or ignored. Conspiracy theories flourish in this environment.
"Pursuer-Distancer" Dynamic:
Couples: One partner aggressively pursues conflict/discussion (blaming, demanding), while the other withdraws, avoids, or stonewalls. This dynamic locks both into unproductive roles.
Polarization: One political faction may push aggressively for rapid change or confrontation (often framed as justice or defense), while the other digs in, resists, and seeks to maintain the status quo or reverse changes (often framed as preserving tradition or security). Each action reinforces the other's stance.
Loss of Shared Reality & Identity Fusion:
Couples: Partners lose sight of shared goals (a happy relationship, family well-being). Their individual identity becomes fused with "being right" in the conflict.
Polarization: Shared national identity or common goals (e.g., a functioning democracy, national prosperity) become secondary to tribal identity (Democrat/Republican, Liberal/Conservative). Identity becomes so fused with the political tribe that criticism of the group feels like a personal attack. Disagreement is perceived as disloyalty.
"Conflict Entrepreneurs" Profiting from Division:
Couples: Sometimes, external individuals (toxic friends, family members) or internal dynamics (one partner benefiting from chaos) actively fuel the conflict for their own gain or satisfaction.
Polarization: Media outlets, politicians, social media influencers, and fundraising organizations often benefit financially or politically by stoking outrage, fear, and division. They act as "conflict entrepreneurs," reinforcing negative stereotypes and discouraging compromise.
Lack of Conflict Resolution Skills:
Couples: They lack the tools for constructive disagreement, active listening, empathy, finding common ground, or de-escalation.
Polarization: Institutions (Congress, media) and societal norms that once facilitated compromise and civil discourse are weakened. There's a deficit in the skills and willingness to engage in respectful dialogue, find common ground, or accept incremental progress.
The Core Parallel: A Dysfunctional Relationship Dynamic at Scale
American polarization, much like a high-conflict couple, isn't just about disagreement.
It's about a dysfunctional relational pattern characterized by toxic communication, mutual demonization, emotional volatility, a loss of shared purpose, and the reinforcement of conflict by parties who benefit from it.
Both situations create a self-perpetuating cycle where interaction itself becomes damaging and resolution seems impossible without a fundamental shift in dynamics and the development of healthier communication and conflict resolution skills.
In simpler terms, I liken it to a high conflict couple where neither partner have the skills to emotionally regulate themselves. One person
Recognizing this parallel is crucial.
Solutions for high-conflict couples (therapy focusing on communication, empathy, de-escalation, and shared goals) offer a model, albeit complex, for addressing societal polarization: fostering civil discourse, rebuilding trust in institutions, promoting media literacy, and finding ways to re-establish a sense of shared national identity and purpose beyond tribal affiliations.
Let's put this into a context we can all understand.
The Couple: Demi & Rip
(A Metaphor for America’s Political Polarization)
Demi (Democrats)
Strengths:
✅ Empathy & Inclusion:
Advocates for marginalized groups (racial minorities, LGBTQ+, immigrants).
Prioritizes social safety nets (healthcare, education, poverty relief).
✅ Adaptability:
More open to societal change (e.g., climate action, tech regulation).
Values scientific consensus and expert institutions.
✅ Coalition-Building:
Skilled at uniting diverse groups under broad ideals ("Big Tent").
Weaknesses:
❌ Idealism Over Pragmatism:
Often proposes policies without clear funding/implementation plans (e.g., Green New Deal optics).
Struggles to message complex ideas simply, alienating working-class voters.
❌ Fragmentation
Internal conflicts between progressives and moderates weaken unity (e.g., "Squad" vs. establishment).
❌ Elitist Perception
Over-reliance on coastal, academic, and urban voices; dismissive of rural/industrial concerns.
Core Tension: "Justice without unity."
Rip (Republicans)
Strengths:
✅ Practicality & Efficiency:
Emphasizes fiscal discipline, deregulation, and business growth.
Strong messaging on security (borders, military, policing).
✅ Stability & Tradition:
Defends institutional continuity (courts, religion, national identity).
Mobilizes base with clear cultural symbols ("patriotism," "law and order").
✅ Decisiveness:
Projects strength through unambiguous rhetoric and rapid executive action.
Weaknesses:
❌ Rigidity & Fear-Based Messaging:
Resists societal shifts (demographic change, LGBTQ+ rights) as "threats."
Increasing reliance on conspiracy theories and inflammatory rhetoric.
❌ Short-Termism:
Prioritizes tax cuts and corporate interests over long-term infrastructure/investment.
❌ Cult-like Entrenchment:
Loyalty tests purge moderates; elevates extremist voices (e.g., election deniers).
Increasingly detached from evidence-based governance.
Core Tension: "Order without justice."
Unused Strengths (What They COULD Offer Each Other)
Demi’s Gifts to Rip | Rip’s Gifts to Demi |
Compassion for the vulnerable | Fiscal accountability |
Future-focused innovation | Respect for tradition |
Cultural pluralism | Community stability |
Shared Relationship Failures
Listening: Neither validates the other’s fears (Demi dismisses Rip’s cultural anxiety; Rip mocks Demi’s equity concerns).
Trust: Constant sabotage (Rip blocks Demi’s policies; Demi bypasses Rip via executive orders).
Parenting: Exploiting "children" (voters) through fear-mongering instead of modeling healthy conflict.
Why They’re Stuck
Demi sees Rip as callous, anti-progress, and anti-democracy.
Rip sees Demi as naive, anti-liberty, and anti-America.
Result: They fight to "win" in the marriage, not to sustain it.
The Path to Health
A functional partnership would leverage:
Demi’s adaptability + Rip’s pragmatism → Sustainable solutions.
Demi’s empathy + Rip’s stability → Resilient communities....but first, they must stop seeing each other as existential threats.
This snapshot mirrors America’s crisis: two capable partners, crippled by contempt, wasting their strengths on mutual destruction.
Demi and Rip's History:
Early Years: Founding and Compromise (1780s–1900s)
Courtship & Marriage: They bonded over shared values—freedom, self-governance, and ambition—but had perpetual problems from the start (e.g., slavery, federal power).
Honeymoon Phase: Thrived during crises (Revolution, Civil War, WWII) by uniting against external threats. Compromises felt noble (e.g., New Deal, Civil Rights Act).
Growing Tensions: Disagreements over core needs:
Demi: "You ignore justice and community!"
Rip: "You trample liberty and tradition!"
The Drift: Resentment Builds (1960s–2000s)
Communication Breakdown:
1960s–80s: Fights over "family values" (civil rights, abortion, taxes). Stopped listening; talked at each other via media proxies (Fox/CNN).
1990s–2000s: "Gridlock Marriage". Every conversation became a power struggle (government shutdowns, impeachment trials).
Cult-Like Loyalties:
Joined separate social circles (activists, donors, media bubbles).
Weaponized their children (voters) against each other:
"Mom says you’re racist!""Dad says you’re un-American!"
High-Conflict Phase (2010s–Present)
Demonization:
Demi: "Rip is a bigoted, greedy fascist."
Rip: "Demi is a socialist, anti-God traitor."
All-or-Nothing Fights:
Compromise = betrayal. Example: COVID response.
Demi: "You’re killing people by opposing masks!"
Rip: "You’re tyrannical with mandates!"
Emotional Escalation:
Social media = screaming matches in public.
January 6th = Rip’s allies broke into the "family home" (Capitol) to overturn an election.
Stonewalling & Sabotage:
Rip refuses to attend "family meetings" (Senate confirmations, debt-ceiling talks).
Demi uses "financial control" (executive orders) to bypass Rip.
Affairs & Mistrust:
Rip flirts with "outsiders" (populist figures, conspiracy theories).
Demi prioritizes "new friends" (activist movements) over Rip’s concerns.
What a Healthy Relationship Looks Like
A functional "marriage" doesn’t require agreement—but respect, shared goals, and repair skills:
Listening Without Weaponizing:
Rip: "I hear you fear losing economic control."
Demi: "I see you’re scared of systemic injustice."
Negotiating, Not Demolishing:
Focus on shared "household" needs (infrastructure, disasters, defense).
Accept that 80% compromise beats 0% progress.
Respecting Boundaries:
No more "character assassination" via media.
Reject violence and sabotage as tools.
Therapy & Mediation:
Independent referees (nonpartisan institutions, ranked-choice voting).
"Date nights" (bipartisan committees, civic rituals).
The Stakes
Like a high-conflict couple, Demi and Rip’s toxic dynamic harms everyone in their "house" (citizens). Their children (voters) mimic their contempt, and the "home" (democracy) crumbles from neglect. Healing starts when both admit:
"We’re stuck in a cycle we created—and only we can end it."
The alternative? A bitter divorce (national fracture)—where everyone loses.
The Solution To Political Violence in America:
Atone, Attune, Attach
(Applying Gottman’s Infidelity Recovery Model to National Division)
Here’s how to apply "Atone, Attune, Attach" to this crisis:
1. Atone: Acknowledgment and Accountability
The first step is public reckoning. For healing to begin, there must be truth-telling.
Republican leaders who were involved—or who remained silent—must acknowledge the reality: attempting to override an election with fake electors was a betrayal of democratic norms, and spreading disinformation for political gain undermined national security.
Truth telling on the other side: Take inventory of your own conversations. Have you ever mocked someone for being "stupid" instead of curious about why they believe what they believe? Shared a viral headline that fed outrage but wasn’t true? Shamed someone for not being “woke enough”?
We can model a better culture by saying, “I didn’t get that one right,” or “I let my emotions get the best of me.” That’s how rupture repair begins.
2. Attune: Emotional Validation and Curiosity
Next, comes the hardest part: listening. Not debating, not whataboutism—listening.
The right must create space to understand the grief, rage, and fear that many Americans—particularly Democrats, independents, and pro-democracy conservatives—felt in the wake of January 6th, the fake elector plot, and the years of anti-democratic rhetoric.
Likewise, The left must resist the temptation to shame and instead focus on expressing what was harmed and why it matters.
Attunement means we see each other as people, not caricatures. It’s not a political performance—it’s emotional repair.
3. Attach: Rebuilding Trust Through Shared Commitment
Once the injury has been acknowledged and emotions validated, the path forward lies in shared goals and consistent action.
Trust doesn’t come back with one apology. It’s rebuilt through ongoing collaboration—on election integrity, civic education, public safety, and institutional reform.
Like a couple recovering from infidelity, we don’t have to go back to how it was. We can build something stronger—if both sides are willing to stop fighting the past and start choosing shared future commitments.
This repair theory is evidence based relationship science applied to national survival.
Without accountability, there’s no repair. Without emotional connection, there’s no unity. And without a shared sense of purpose, we’re just two angry partners living in the same house, trying to win a fight that’s already destroying the home.
I don't want to live like that anymore!
