When everyone around you is a problem, it's not them

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Earlier today, I ran across a poor, pitiable soul.

This is someone who, as a key part of her identity, is the kind of person who seems to be surrounded by vile, toxic people who are just waiting to inflict their toxicity on her. She, however, is a kind, loving, and decent person who is just beside herself with how poorly …