I’m not sure therapy will shock M-E into knowing what I see is in my mirror (below) but maybe it will have me not look away as much.
AVOIDANCE– Often I confront a conflict by trying to avoid smashing into it. When sometimes I know this is a wet band aid which will peel off over time.
CO-DEPENDENT – I look to solve a loved one’s problems before they have a chance to try and fix it themselves. They then depend on M-E to work it out before they even punch in.
ESCAPE – Instead of confronting uncomfortable realities I escape into work, my own alter ego or some hobby to fill the void.