I spent years operating from survival mode and what I thought was strength was actually hyper-independence. I attracted passive men, over-functioned in every relationship, and secretly resented everyone around me. Through my work with Kate, I learned how to soften without losing my strength, receive support without guilt, and build healthier standards. Today, I'm in a stable, loving marriage with a man who leads well, and for the first time in my life, I don't feel like I have to carry everything alone.