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The Fear of Intimacy Disguised as Independence | The Healing Reset
In this episode of The Healing Reset, host Harriet McKay explores the deep psychological roots of why many high-functioning individuals confuse independence with emotional safety. If you have ever felt a quiet terror that others might see your vulnerabilities, or if you find yourself rejecting offers of help to maintain a facade of self-reliance, this episode is for you. We dissect how 'fierce independence' often serves as a sophisticated defense mechanism against the fear of intimacy and rejection. By examining the architecture of isolation, we reveal how choosing solitude over connection…
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