Why Hyper Independence Is a Trauma Response (From a Trauma Therapist Who Gets It)
When ‘I got it’ becomes your whole identity, it’s not strength, it’s a trauma response. Cape Coral therapist Jessica unpacks why hyper independent women burn out and how to finally put the weight down.
Healthy Boundaries: The Antidote to Hyper-Independence Burnout
Setting boundaries isn’t about being cold or “too much.” It’s about protecting your peace, ditching burnout, and finally saying yes to yourself without guilt. This post breaks down why boundaries are so damn hard, what healthy ones actually look like, and how trauma therapy in Cape Coral can help you practice them without spiraling.
Burnout or Trauma Response? Why You’re Not Lazy, You’re Fried AF
Exhaustion doesn’t mean you’re lazy, it means your nervous system is fried. For hyper-independent women, what looks like “burnout” is often a trauma response dressed up as hustle. In this post, we break down the signs, why “just rest” doesn’t work, and how EMDR intensives can help you finally breathe without guilt.