“Unveiling the Hidden Habits: How Growing Up Too Fast Shapes Adult Lives in Unexpected Ways”
It wasn’t that I didn’t want to connect—I did—but something deep inside me believed that showing weakness would scare people away or make me seem “less than.” So, I kept everything bottled up, even when I desperately needed support.
What helped me begin to shift this was practicing vulnerability in small, safe ways. For example, instead of putting on a brave face all the time, I started telling close friends when I was having a rough day—something as simple as saying, “Honestly, I’m struggling right now.” It didn’t feel easy at first; in fact, it felt uncomfortable and awkward.
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