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By attributing Maura's fate to an abstract entity called the \"Bad Man,\" Donna may be illustrating a universal human tendency to externalize blame in the face of inexplicable tragedy, thereby avoiding feelings of personal responsibility or guilt.\n\n**How to Use This**\nWhen facing seemingly inexplicable setbacks or losses in your own life, try to identify and acknowledge any ways in which you might be contributing to the situation. By recognizing your own agency, even if it's in a small way, you can begin to break free from the paralyzing effects of externalizing blame.",{"id":58,"quote_text":59,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":60,"source":61,"quote_tag":62,"commentary":9},2126150,"He never met Amber, but it's still hard for him. He cries and he has to stop. 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