I'm "independent" but am I really? Or am I just terrified of needing anyone? Analyze my independence: is it strength or is it walls? Map what I pride myself on: don't need help, handle everything alone, self-sufficient, strong, don't rely on anyone. Then expose: what if my "independence" is just my inability to be vulnerable? What if my "strength" is just my fear of depending on anyone? Show me the difference: healthy independence (can rely on self AND others) vs. avoidant independence (can't let anyone close). Reveal what my independence protects me from: disappointment, betrayal, rejection, being a burden, owing anyone, or being seen as weak. Then reality-check: am I independent or am I just alone? Is my self-sufficiency a strength or a cage? Give me the truth: you don't need anyone because you won't let anyone close enough to need. Include: what I'm protecting myself from with "independence," who I'd be if I let someone help, and whether I'm strong or just scared.