Might mean (unverified): Uncomfortably resonates with personal experiences.
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verb:  Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see hit, too, close, to, home.
verb:  (idiomatic) To occur too close for comfort; to happen dangerously or uncomfortably near.
verb:  (idiomatic) To be relatable in a negative way; to cause negative emotions by being similar or reminding; to be uncomfortably alike one's personal negative experiences.

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