What does   connection   feel like for you, in your world? When you think of a “good connection,” do you feel calm and seen - or tense and unsure? Does connection feel like something you have to earn… or something you can simply be in? Do you often worry you might be “too much” or “not enough” for others? When conflict or distance appears, do you withdraw, over-give, freeze, or reach out openly? Do you believe deep connections are rare and fragile… or that they can grow natur

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