When Independence Looks Like Control
Observations on assumptions, autonomy, and quiet cooperation There’s a curious habit in people: when they don’t understand a relationship, they […]
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Help When Asked, Help When Offered
There’s a difference between help that’s offered and help that’s asked for. One happens when it suits the other person, or looks good, or is convenient. The other is when you actually need it. In my experience, my family are masters of the first and not great at the second.
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Family, Support, and Knowing When to Stand on Your Own
Family is there when you need it. Sure, and pigs fly on Thursdays. The moment I actually needed help, suddenly
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Why Don’t You Just Talk to Your Family?
You might be wondering — with all the blog posts I’ve written about my family, why don’t I just approach
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Family Support: Now You See It, Now You Don’t!
Ah, family. That magical institution where love, loyalty, and unwavering support are always there when you need them. Or, at
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Am I Negative, or Just Raised on a Steady Diet of “That’ll Never Work”?
Look, I get it. Some people see me as negative. Maybe it’s the way I react to things. Maybe it’s