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When your role as the helper prevents others from helping you

I've been the 'strong friend' for so long that when I tried to open up about my depression, everyone acted like I was being dramatic.

Juana
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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The identity you cultivate to serve others becomes a prison that prevents your own healing.

Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with The social self and the private self?”

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.