u/ScaredResist9081

Picture this: I’m in 8th grade, and we’re about to take the hardest test of the term. Enter our invigilator for the day—the holy grail of teachers. She was nice, patient, funny, and understanding. Basically, the cool teacher everyone fucked with.

She was also famously lenient. She used to tell us how school was a traumatic time for her, and she didn't want any of her students to suffer. So, seeing how stressed we were... she straight-up let the entire class cheat. 😭

The exam ended, and the vibe was immaculate. A massive weight was off everyone's chest. We were all celebrating.

Until... I entered the chat. 🤦‍♂️

I went straight to the principal’s office and reported every single detail. I completely blew the whistle. The situation blew up so fast that this poor woman almost got fired.

When word got out that I was the snitch, the entire class was bewildered. People were demanding to know why I would do something so unbelievably stupid.

I looked them dead in the eye, with the most bold, straight face, and said: "Because that’s what Jehovah would have wanted."

Y'all, I was so proud of myself. I genuinely felt like I was having one of those Caleb and Sophia cartoon moments where they do some bold shit for the truth. I thought angels in heaven were giving me a standing ovation and Jehovah was looking down smiling. I was 100% convinced my spot in Paradise was locked in.

Naturally, I became the most hated kid in school overnight. But luckily that didn't last very long lmao and I still had friends

The teasing hurt a bit, but my brain just processed it as, "Ah yes, I am being persecuted for faith🌟🤲🙌," just like the branch told me.

Looking back, I feel so bad because she was just trying to shield us from a stupidly difficult test. Religious guilt really had me by the throat lmao.

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Michael Jackson’s obsession with childhood is often attributed by people to a form of regression due to the severe childhood trauma he experienced. Given that he had to work extensively from the age of five and was physically abused by his father, his psyche may have relied on these defence mechanisms to protect itself. The difference between an age regressor and an age dreamer is best displayed by the way critics and fans alike try to analyze Jackson’s behaviour.

AGE REGRESSION

In a complete age regression, the person's mind detaches and lowers its consciousness to a prior age involuntarily or through external influence. During his 2003 trial, a forensic psychiatrist evaluated Jackson and concluded that his mind had regressed to the age of ten .” [The Guardian].

Trauma Response: Forensic psychiatrists also note that Jackson’s involuntary regression can be explained through Freud’s theories, as he was “literally forbidden from playing on a playground” during his formative years.

AGE DRRAMING

An age dreamer generally acts and behaves as a child while retaining an adult mind.

Environmental Regulation: Jackson engaged in age, dreaming to decompress, constructing his Neverland Ranch with slides, movie theatres, and toys to recreate a safe space for himself.

The “Peter Pan” Persona: While he did not spend 24/7 in a perpetual dream, Jackson’s public displays of childlike behavior can be explained as him “returning to his childhood” to find comfort and solace [Psychologie et Sérénité]. Essentially, critics agree that Jackson was most likely an age dreamer who engaged in voluntary behaviours to recreate his lost childhood while involuntarily adopting traits of a child when experiencing a particularly stressful situations.

What do u think?