Hi everyone. I’m struggling with my interpersonal relationships recently. I’ve developed a form of hyper-independence as a result of trauma, my need to work hard and take on responsibilities often leads me to attracting people who become dependent on me. While I love these people and I want to keep them in my life, I feel consistently overwhelmed and like there is no one in my life I can rely on for help when I need it. Especially when so many people in my life are struggling even worse than I am. This distress has been exacerbated by the generally shitty state of the world. I’m struggling to make and maintain meaningful connections and many of my needs are not being met by my current relationships. Can anyone recommend some books that may help me work through some of these problems? Thank you!
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