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Sue Thoele, born on March 23, 1940, is a renowned author whose works span a variety of genres and are appreciated for their profound insights and unique narrative style.

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“One of the most crippling things we can do to ourselves is expect someone else to make us happy”

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Book:The Courage to Be Yourself: A Woman's Guide to Emotional Strength and Self-Esteem

Source: The Courage to Be Yourself: A Woman's Guide to Emotional Strength and Self-Esteem

“Having emotional independence means we are no longer tied to the need for constant approval and are, therefore, not coerced into doing more than we feel comfortable doing by our need to please others.”

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Book:The Courage to Be Yourself: A Woman's Guide to Emotional Strength and Self-Esteem

Source: The Courage to Be Yourself: A Woman's Guide to Emotional Strength and Self-Esteem

“Fear-of not being loved, of abandonment, of being thought to be selfish-is the main thing that keeps us vulnerable and bound in the chains of emotional dependence. Therefore, our two most difficult challenges are to truly believe it is okay for us to be ourselves and to learn to live with, move through, and heal our fears.”

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Author:Sue Thoele

“Emotional dependence is the opposite of emotional strength. It means needing to have others to survive, wanting others to "do it for us," and depending on others to give us our self-image, make our decisions, and take care of us financially. When we are emotionally dependent, we look to others for our happiness, our concept of "self," and our emotional well-being. Such vulnerability necessitates a search for and dependence on outer support for a sense of our own worth.”

“An extremely important part of our work toward emotional growth and change will come from examining our belief systems regarding all areas of life. To gain the courage to be yourself, you need to address the beliefs that are keeping you stuck where you are. What beliefs, assumptions, and attitudes are you holding onto even though they no longer enhance your life? It is possible to free yourself from worn-out beliefs and acquire ones that bring happiness, strength, and self-esteem. What we believe we may become.”