Fawning Part 2: Why Ultra-Independence Isn’t Always Freedom

We celebrate independence.

We’re taught to strive for it. To hold our own. To not be a burden. To prove—quietly or loudly—that we can do it all without needing anything from anyone.

And many of us are really, really good at it.

We manage the logistics, the emotions, the work, the care. We pride ourselves on being strong, self-reliant, capable.