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The Armor Loop
A recurring pattern of protection that limits connection.
Signal
You restrict what others can see.
You maintain composure under pressure.
You manage exposure carefully.
Pattern
Protection reduces vulnerability.
Control creates stability.
Over time, protection becomes the default response, even when no threat is present.
Support is filtered out with risk.
Proceed
Security does not require isolation.
Patterns rarely operate alone. View related loops: Shadow | Attachment | Analysis
If this loop feels familiar, here’s what’s actually happening.
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