interdependence

What ‘Being Too Independent’ Really Means

Have you ever been told you’re “too independent” or that you “don’t let people in”? Perhaps you pride yourself on rarely needing help, handling challenges alone, or maintaining emotional self-sufficiency. While independence is generally celebrated in our culture, extreme self-reliance often masks deeper relational wounds that deserve compassionate attention. This pattern of hyper-independence rarely develops…

emotional accessibility

If You’re Always the ‘Strong One’, This Is for You

Are you the person everyone turns to in a crisis? The one who listens to others’ problems, offers support, and somehow manages everything with apparent ease? Do people often say, “You’re so strong” or “I don’t know how you do it all”? While this role might earn you admiration and a sense of purpose, being…