My best friend's mom died last week and I've been bringing meals and checking in daily, but my friend seems more and more withdrawn from me specifically, even though she's still talking to other people. I'm wondering if my intensity is overwhelming her, but I don't know how to step back without it feeling like I'm disappearing when she needs me most.
More people experience this than they realize.
Sometimes the fiercer the love, the more it can feel like pressure to someone who has no capacity left to receive.
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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.
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