My partner is being incredibly supportive during my recovery but I feel like a burden and I'm pushing them away when I need them most.
More people experience this than they realize.
Dependency threatens the constructed self that values autonomy, creating shame about natural human needs.
“Where Are You with Surgery — preparation and recovery?”
Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.