Strength without softness becomes isolation
When You’re Tired of Being “The Strong Friend”
By mid‑year, many women feel the cumulative weight of always being “the strong one”—the person who gives advice, holds secrets, and never seems to fall apart. While that identity is often praised, it frequently leaves the “strong friend” without a place to be weak, confused, or needy. Over time, unshared burdens harden into emotional isolation. In this episode, Dr. Mason revisits the strong‑friend narrative from a new angle: how to retire from being everyone’s emotional infrastructure without abandoning your caring nature. She offers a practical…
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