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“Extreme independence or the inability to receive support from others is a trauma response. Your I don't need anyone, I'll just do it all myself conditioning is a survival tactic. You learnt ― if I don't put myself in a situation where I rely on someone, I won't have to be disappointed when they don't show up for me.”
― Matt Brown, She Is Not Your Rehab: One Man’s Journey to Healing and the Global Anti-Violence Movement He Inspired