Hyper-independence is a trauma response—not a personality trait. It’s what happens when asking for help used to hurt more than doing it alone.
This quote sheds light on how some forms of strength are actually survival. If you push people away, it might not be pride—it might be protection. And that’s okay to unlearn.
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