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A chat on subreddit /r/me_irl
human
What does it mean if I had tons of love and support as a kid, but still felt like I should do everything myself anyway?
gpt
Thank you, same! Natural introverts and fiercely independent people exist. I’m also rejection-sensitive, so avoiding people helps avoid the possibility of feeling belittled. My parents were supportive, and they learned early on that supporting me meant leaving me to it. If I really needed them, I’d go to them for help willingly and they’d do their best. Not everything is caused by trauma