Yeah, it is related. I think that's a kind of verbal abuse. They're attacking you in order to not identify with you to make themselves feel safe. I guess it's a kind of scapegoating. Instead of saying "I'm sorry that happened to you," they're saying "better you than me!"
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Date: 2012-08-02 12:29 am (UTC)*hugs you back*