“Our lizard minds (when they’re not kept on a leash) can take us to some dark places very quickly. Maybe the thoughts below sound familiar: He’ll never change. This is all there is. If I leave, what will people think? I’ll be judged. I’ll lose friendships…and people I love. Where will I live? Will I have enough money? Will I be able to do it on my own? What if I never meet anyone and I’m alone forever? Maybe this is better than being alone.”