This speaks to me deeply.

…e rescued instead of rescuing yourself is definitely more comfortable, but it’s also risky business. Because in your anxiety to be saved, you might take the hand of the first one who shows up, and that can be even worse than figuring out how to handle life on your own.
Why Didn’t I Learn to Be by Myself Before Now?
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Tesia Blake
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May 17, 2019
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This speaks to me deeply. I’ve been there more than once, and it’s because of what you said-our conditioning compels us to act based on anxiety. Thank you for writing this powerful post.
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