Alienating oneself as a form of protection refers to the act of emotionally or socially distancing oneself from others to shield against potential hurt, rejection, or vulnerability. This behavior can stem from past trauma or fear of intimacy, leading individuals to isolate themselves to avoid painful experiences. While it may provide temporary relief, such alienation can hinder personal relationships and emotional growth, ultimately reinforcing feelings of loneliness and disconnection.
It means that they invoke the protection from being forced to testify against oneself, pursuant to the Fifth Amendment to the United States Constitution.
To disentangle oneself means to extricate oneself from a complex or difficult situation, relationship, or problem. It involves freeing oneself from entanglements or complications.
Self-immolation refers to the act of intentionally setting oneself on fire as a form of protest or sacrifice. It is a drastic and often fatal form of demonstration that has been used to draw attention to various political or social causes.
Set oneself on fire
amuser (quelqu'un) = to entertain (someone) s'amuser (reflective form) = to enjoy, to entertain oneself. It may also mean 'to play'.
to bathe oneself
to find oneself
"Cortarse" in Spanish means "to cut oneself." It can also be used to mean "to cut off" in some contexts.
exposing oneself to prosecution
from which one cannot extricate oneself.
Blaming oneself for something.
For others, not oneself