Can we stop referring to women as "damaged"? (HOF THREAD) [View all]
I know it's probably just me, but that word cuts. It hurts. And it's not fair.
Those women who don't react the way one might expect in certain circumstances (circumstances that I won't detail, as most in this group will hopefully know what kinds of circumstances I'm referring to here)... they could have been abused. Or traumatized. Given the odds, it's undoubtedly a very safe bet that that is most likely the case. But "damaged"? What is the value in using that word?
We don't refer to men who have experienced trauma as "damaged" so can we please stop doing that to women? Is this an unreasonable request?
And if I ever hear "damaged goods" ... 
Why anyone would use that term, or any woman repeat it as if it's not loaded, hurtful, and fucked up as all hell... I will simply never understand.
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