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So you don't have a doctor's note? (lemmy.world)

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[–] [email protected] 4 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago)

I'm not sure you're reading their meaning the way OP intended it. From my read, it sounds like you're saying that she (assuming she's a woman because she called herself "mama") is unable to determine when to pick her own battles, and/or is ill-equipped to fight her own battles alone. I don't think that's what you meant, but I don't know why you assume that a woman who wants to take charge of her own problems is "letting (their) ego get in the way" and must not be in a good relationship? It seems a wild jump. The OP reminds me of my own relationships.

My partners know that when I decide to actually speak up about something, it's because it's something important to me. If they were to see me advocating for myself, they would never tell me I was letting my ego get in the way - they would cheer me on. They know that if I need help, I can ask them for it and reliably receive it. They don't swoop in assuming I'm a damsel in distress that can't fight my own battles.

I'd be more concerned if my partners didn't implicitly trust me like that. I'd feel coddled, thinking they see me as a child they need to keep control of.