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No one asks if you want water or coffee.
Conversations bypass you.
The subtle signs accumulate:
glances at their watches
people coming and going, leaving you alone
short answers
You start feeling uncomfortable, constantly checking your time so as not to disturb anyone, trying to be the perfect visitor… and yet the feeling doesn’t improve.
And a visit shouldn’t be a test of endurance.
In one, you’re unwanted
In another, the atmosphere is toxic
In another, you’re made to feel like a burden
The dangerous part is when this becomes routine.