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@jordanbpeterson When I was fifteen, both my brother and I were bullied by a gang who lived on the #CouncilEstate where we lived.

I'd been told Bimbo, the gang leader, was "Going to get me".

Seeing him playing cricket I challenged him.

I liked myself better after that, ...
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... I liked Bimbo better after that, too. Up until that time my every encounter with Bimbo & his gang had been humiliating, forcing me to hate & despise myself & to hate Bimbo for putting me in that position.

Playing the hero, by taking the fight to Bimbo ...
@jordanbpeterson ... Being brave and playing the hero, rather than playing the coward, helped me to like myself more.

Also, Bimbo respected me more after that and (watching how he handled the situation) I respected him.

I feel we liked each other after that encounter. ...
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