Why everything sounds like therapy now
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TL;DR
- Conversational vocabulary has shifted from terms like 'character' and 'responsibility' to 'trauma' and 'self-care'.
- This linguistic change reflects a deeper alteration in how Americans view themselves, their relationships, and their obligations.
- Therapeutic language, once private, is now a primary way Americans discuss morality and personal conduct.