Rather it points to a longing for a "sense of security" that's hard to put into words. But when there is mistreatment, the sense of security these little comforts provide becomes especially important: "These familiar comforts can not only bolster their determination to persevere in an unkind environment; they can even help them find courage and develop strategies to fight for what they want."
但若真受到委屈，這點安全感就變得非常重要：「經由同一社群者的你一言、我一語，出主意、想辦法，不僅能給他們在惡劣環境中堅持下去的慰藉，甚至可以發展出反撲的勇氣與策略。」