Mortality Prologue and Chapter 1
._ thinking about all that death at such a young age, jason wondered if sam's view was some sort of coping mechanism to deal with the fact that he'll never see his other parents again... something to hold onto...
Disappearance
Soon, though, it became more of a habit than a coping mechanism.
Step-ing In A New Direction
Sarcasm and snide comments had been his weapons of choice against her, but kayleigh suspected it was merely a coping mechanism and her near daily verbal jousting with him gave her something else to focus on other than her loneliness.
Book One of Rabbits Part 3 of 29, "I don't know what you are anymore."
I can't help but think maybe your vivid imagination is a coping mechanism for the world we live in. you know how they do drugs like they do in the coffin." "i'm not on fucking drugs, carr!" "you know what i mean!"
Tail - Epilogue
Another damn coping mechanism piled on top of all the rest. if marty really was changed, as he had claimed, then for ryan to slit his throat and for the rest of us to watch as the life drained out of him is... it's... "then..."
Pokemon Team Valiant: Family... (Arc 6.5 Final chapter)
"call it a coping mechanism," he replied, smiling. "or something to deal with stress. either one works." "well, don't ever change." luke returned, then took volcan's hand in his paw and held it firmly. "volcan, my love, my beloved blaziken...
Chapter 18: Something New
The fact that sex rings and drug cartels are thriving is a testament to the fact that death and depression will breed depravity as a coping mechanism for even the best of men." krystal swallowed. she lowered her eyes. panther continued.
The Trouble with Coyotes, Part Two
All miguel could do was wait, and wonder how much of the pair's fatalism was merely a coping mechanism.
Planning Period (A1, B1, C9)
I'm holding it together because i'm feeding off your coping mechanism or whatever." karla smirked. "tch, that's such bullshit. you were brave when i was unconscious. you were brave against ethan when i was in emotional distress.
The Trash that Lurks in the Hearts of Possums
- did some self-reflection after you graduated, decided the alcohol was a coping mechanism for some deeper issues, decided to try and stop so i could actually deal with them.
The Grieving Process
He knew, through experience as well as witnessing it in his brothers, that their coping mechanisms, all three of them, were flawed and unhealthy in many ways. but it was their bond that held them together; a bond of food and beer, seamen and incest.
Submission of a Plainsman: Ch. 6
He tried to reason that it was a coping mechanism like lord allon said to try to get used to the position he was in.