Specific · Hiding

Staying-Silent

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What is Staying-Silent?

Not speaking up when you have something to say. Silence as protection.

When you might feel staying-silent

Staying-Silent is a specific form of shrinking, which itself is a type of hiding. You might experience this feeling in situations where hiding is present, particularly when the circumstances align with the nuances that define staying-silent.

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