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“Human beings are a highly social species with a long evolution that makes us desire both autonomy and connection. We need to grow and express our individuality freely--and at the same time, feel like we have people to rely on to love us and have our backs.”

Acceptance Individuality Belonging Autonomy Human Needs Human Evolution

Book:Notes From Your Therapist

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“To get back to the person I am, I had to reject so much of who I was told that I was.”

Autonomy Sense Of Self Self Concept Knowing Yourself

Book:Notes From Your Therapist

Source: Notes From Your Therapist

“What do you want?' can be a surprisingly confusing or painful question if no one ever asked you that and really cared about your answer.”

Acceptance Choice Autonomy

Book:Notes From Your Therapist

Source: Notes From Your Therapist

“Growing up required to obey--and not trust what I wanted or how I felt--set me up to be an adult whose default is to do what others want me to do when I shouldn't. That really hasn't been good for me.”

Autonomy Trusting Yourself

Book:Notes From Your Therapist

Source: Notes From Your Therapist

“We don't have to pick up what others have laid down as true for us, and it's okay to live your life in a way that others don't accept or understand.”

Freedom Healing Self Determination Autonomy

Book:Notes From Your Therapist

Source: Notes From Your Therapist

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