Deep Dive: Am I too independent?

Signs of hyper-independence, how would you know if you were too independent?

Hyper-independence is often a solution to instability and inconsistency e.g. if family is unstable the solution is my own rules for security and certainty.

Rules and self-reliance compensate for unmet needs and the emotional guidance that you didn’t get.

Rooted in control, fear and mistrust.

Attachment and dependence. To foster healthy independence, we must first invite dependence. We need to have had enough consistency, safety and security to develop a healthy level of autonomy.

How to work towards interdependence (healthy independence)