Responsibilities to others weigh you in place.

You always do what everyone else wants you to do.

Never able to care for yourself or tend to your needs.

It's like anchors are tied to your feet, dragging you down.


You desperately want to free yourself.

But you know it would cause conflict, and you avoid confrontation at all costs.

And if something went wrong in your absence, it would be all your fault since it's always been your responsibility to fix everything. 
 
It seems like you're destined to be stuck like this forever.


The pressure is taking a toll.

Your mind is always racing, and you don't know how to organize your jumbled thoughts.

At night, sleep is elusive.  During the day, fatigue and exhaustion make focus impossible.

The muscles in your neck, shoulders, and back constantly ache from the relentless stress.


Your confidence is at an all-time low.

When you look at yourself in the mirror, you see failure.

Nobody will say it out loud, but you know that everyone thinks so, too.

The people around you are all thriving -- meanwhile, you're perpetually behind.


Lately, you've begun to avoid people.

Frequently, when you're out in public these days, panic grips you.

Your heart races, and your chest tightens as you begin to sweat and feel light-headed.

It's such a scary and embarrassing experience that you decide it's better to stay home alone.


Things can't go on like this.

The thought begins to form, "I need help."

Your inner critic tries to discourage you, reminding you of all the times you've tried and failed.

But this time is different.  A part of you knows that you are ready.