Yes, me too! It's eerie when it happens. Most people don't react like I do. I've even ask people ask me why am I so calm in the midst of a "situation".
I think if they only knew what I've seen they'd understand my apparent calm. It stems from the insanity of growing up and being enmeshed with A's.
I may appear calm but it doesn't last. The things I'd rather not deal with, like wishing away the event, seem to resurface until I'm forced to deal with it. I believe this is why I'm opposed to violence. Even in sports! I remember seeing my brother come home after a hs football game very late, he had snuck in the basement, and he had been jumped by some guys from the other team. He was hurt bad, yet insisted I don't tell or he'll be in worse shape from our A mom. Well, is it any wonder I practically bit the head off of a hs football coach who was trying to get my 13 year old to try out? Well my sons love sports, and not much I can do to enforce my insane thinking onto them anymore.
Thanks for this topic. You got me thinking here.