“I’ll do it myself” is a learned response often rooted in disappointment, trauma, and abandonment.
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@LeRemedyy I remember my first preceptor’s review stating that I never asked for help. I remember thinking, “A drowning person can’t call for help. They’re drowning. It’s up to the rescuer to see and respond appropriately.”
@LeRemedyy Well at least I’m independent and successful bc of it 🥲
@LeRemedyy My then 12 year old nephew said to me once, “It’s a gift to let people help you.” My inner child, my trauma survivor self was struck.