As usual on nights I can't sleep I turned on the TV and into the most amazing series on a woman's children who are kidnapped by the father and the tension that ensues. It made me think about what a family is, how that defines us, the societal rules around it, and what role domestic violence leaves people.
Key Takeaways:
[0:49] The show: No One Saw Us Leave is amazing!
[2:30] The patriarchy in this really struck a chord with me
[5:18] Vicarious violence and second order violence
[7:26] Equality is not the same thing as equity
[10:10] The nuclear family and societal rules
[14:01] How this show connects to my job loss and upbringing
[18:09] How far should family loyalty go?
[19:46] What's disrupting families
[23:25] What does family mean to you?
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