Hyper-Independence: A Trauma Response in Disguise

In a society that often glorifies independence, it’s easy to overlook when “doing it all alone” is not a strength, but a scar. Hyper-independence—an intense need to be self-reliant to the point of isolation—isn’t just a personality trait. For many, it’s a survival strategy rooted in trauma.

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