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- The author uses stories as their primary means of self-explanation because words alone are insufficient; stories convey deeper, nuanced meanings and require full context to be understood.
- Examples from media like 'In Stars And Time', 'Carrie', '17776', and a personal photo illustrate that stories encompass multiple meanings that cannot be fully articulated in a single explanation.
- The author identifies with a character from 'Ancillary Justice' (Justice of Toren One Var), whose fragmented identity mirrors the author's own experience of acting against interests and desires, highlighting the limitations of language.
- The concept of 'opacity' from Edouard Glissant is invoked to argue for the right to be partially understood, as reducing anyone to a single truth is impossible and harmful.
- The author explains that their relationships defy simple labels, and they must rely on cultural introductions or shared contexts from stories rather than straightforward answers.
- Stories provide a shared context that allows for precise emotional communication, even when dictionary definitions fail to capture the intended meaning.
- The author accepts that their use of stories may distance others but considers this a necessary price for being true to themselves and avoiding false conclusions.