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Needing Independence... How do you find courage to find interdependence when you have felt so dependent on someone for so long? I'm needing strength and words of affirmation.

StuckInTheMidd 5 June 26
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Start with small steps, doing simple small things that you enjoy doing for yourself. Join a group of like-minded individuals with similar interests. Remind yourself that you have every right to make your needs a priority.

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I hate Nike but, Just do it.
Whatever ever it is,
if you think you might like something,
Just do it,
take the step, swallow down any fear and insecurity.
There is no difference between someone who is brave and someone who acts brave.

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Hopefully you're already out of the codependent situation, so that's 90% of the battle.

You can find support by googling and joining various local community groups that do what you already enjoy doing..hiking, kayaking, bird watching, biking, book clubs, etc.

Or volunteer to clean up a park, repair a national forest trail, serve meals in a soup kitchen, etc.

Hopefully, you're employed so you aren't financially dependent on your ex.

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I started with small steps, close to home, and, as I gathered experience and courage, branched out from there. A few fears that do not come to pass, along with some rewards that do will help your journey gather steam. I started off nervous driving across town, and now put the kids on flights out of country for family vacation! It CAN be learned. (:

Zster Level 8 June 27, 2018
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