Hyper-Independence... It isn't a Flex

Hyper-Independence... It isn't a FlexBy: Melissa Lee Parent Published on: 11/12/2025

Hyper-independence isn’t strength—it’s a trauma response. This raw breakdown explores why “I got it” energy is actually self-protection and how to start healing.

Healing & Growth
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Hyper-Independence... It isn't a Flex

Death, Trauma Responses, and Patterns

Death, Trauma Responses, and PatternsBy: Melissa Lee Parent Published on: 11/12/2025

This vulnerable post unpacks grieving someone you were never close to, the loss of imagined connection, and how old trauma patterns and childhood wounds rise to the surface.

Healing & Growth
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Death, Trauma Responses, and Patterns