Dr. Tristan Engels

In dissecting that quote, it indicates a dichotomous or binary view. The message is that you're either a real loser or you're not. And apparently that was the lens he was viewing the world in.

In dissecting that quote, it indicates a dichotomous or binary view. The message is that you're either a real loser or you're not. And apparently that was the lens he was viewing the world in.

In dissecting that quote, it indicates a dichotomous or binary view. The message is that you're either a real loser or you're not. And apparently that was the lens he was viewing the world in.

So let's consider for a moment that even though her intentions were genuine and came from a great place, she may have inadvertently overinflated his ego and instilled that black and white thinking in the process. And by that, I mean he's going to view things as either all good or all bad. He's either the winning participant or the winning athlete, or he's the real loser.

So let's consider for a moment that even though her intentions were genuine and came from a great place, she may have inadvertently overinflated his ego and instilled that black and white thinking in the process. And by that, I mean he's going to view things as either all good or all bad. He's either the winning participant or the winning athlete, or he's the real loser.

So let's consider for a moment that even though her intentions were genuine and came from a great place, she may have inadvertently overinflated his ego and instilled that black and white thinking in the process. And by that, I mean he's going to view things as either all good or all bad. He's either the winning participant or the winning athlete, or he's the real loser.

He's either adored by all or hated by everyone. Not to mention with a possible overinflated ego, Having this sudden burst of admiration and recognition and attention, that could certainly exacerbate any existing grandiosity or egocentric patterns, which are often the core of narcissism and narcissistic traits.

He's either adored by all or hated by everyone. Not to mention with a possible overinflated ego, Having this sudden burst of admiration and recognition and attention, that could certainly exacerbate any existing grandiosity or egocentric patterns, which are often the core of narcissism and narcissistic traits.

He's either adored by all or hated by everyone. Not to mention with a possible overinflated ego, Having this sudden burst of admiration and recognition and attention, that could certainly exacerbate any existing grandiosity or egocentric patterns, which are often the core of narcissism and narcissistic traits.

Oh, yes, I'd agree that it certainly did play a big part in what connected them. I mean, we all seek common interests and common ground with every relationship we have, whether it's friendships or romantic relationships.

Oh, yes, I'd agree that it certainly did play a big part in what connected them. I mean, we all seek common interests and common ground with every relationship we have, whether it's friendships or romantic relationships.

Oh, yes, I'd agree that it certainly did play a big part in what connected them. I mean, we all seek common interests and common ground with every relationship we have, whether it's friendships or romantic relationships.

But for someone like Oscar, who is surrounded primarily by able-bodied people, finding someone who has experience navigating a world that challenges ableism was definitely an attractive and invaluable connection for him. It's validating, and I can only imagine that it allows for him to feel fully seen and understood, maybe even accepted. Could this be an example of trauma bonding?

But for someone like Oscar, who is surrounded primarily by able-bodied people, finding someone who has experience navigating a world that challenges ableism was definitely an attractive and invaluable connection for him. It's validating, and I can only imagine that it allows for him to feel fully seen and understood, maybe even accepted. Could this be an example of trauma bonding?

But for someone like Oscar, who is surrounded primarily by able-bodied people, finding someone who has experience navigating a world that challenges ableism was definitely an attractive and invaluable connection for him. It's validating, and I can only imagine that it allows for him to feel fully seen and understood, maybe even accepted. Could this be an example of trauma bonding?

So trauma bonding is something that happens in a relationship where there is a cycle of abuse. It's an intense emotional attachment that develops between an abuser and their victim. And at this point in the story, there isn't any known abuse or pattern of abuse that has come up. So without that, it can't yet be considered trauma bonding.

So trauma bonding is something that happens in a relationship where there is a cycle of abuse. It's an intense emotional attachment that develops between an abuser and their victim. And at this point in the story, there isn't any known abuse or pattern of abuse that has come up. So without that, it can't yet be considered trauma bonding.

So trauma bonding is something that happens in a relationship where there is a cycle of abuse. It's an intense emotional attachment that develops between an abuser and their victim. And at this point in the story, there isn't any known abuse or pattern of abuse that has come up. So without that, it can't yet be considered trauma bonding.

That being said, if there was psychological abuse occurring, it's possible that the very thing that connected them could be weaponized. in the relationship in manipulative ways.

That being said, if there was psychological abuse occurring, it's possible that the very thing that connected them could be weaponized. in the relationship in manipulative ways.