More on The Institute and systemic abuse
I think Stephen King made a wise choice in turning to non-supernatural horror in his later years. There is real horror in life, and it should be spoken of whether in fiction or real reporting. He has admitted he had a serious cocaine problem when writing his more fantastic stuff when younger. My understanding is cocaine can help you perform short-term but will eventually kill you.
On the idea of systemic abuse, I am beginning to agree with African-Americans about the idea of “systemic racism” even though I opposed the idea at first, thinking then that racism is mainly a personal choice. But systems and communities can abuse you whatever your race or gender is.