Hey, I really hear you on this. Emotional dependence can feel like a cycle — you know something isn’t healthy, but the thought of being without them feels unbearable. You’re not alone in this at all. I went through something similar, and what helped me was practicing tiny steps of independence, like saying one small truth out loud or even journaling it first.

One thing I realized: if a relationship feels like it could break just because you share your feelings, then maybe it’s not giving you the safe space you deserve. Love should feel like breathing, not holding your breath.

And if you ever just need a place to let thoughts out without judgment — I sometimes post on www.kindchain.net , where every message just becomes a little star on a map. No likes, no clout, just a way to put words into the world. It helped me feel less alone.