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# Withdrawal can disguise itself as a love of...
> Withdrawal can disguise itself as a love of solitude. Quiet time is healthy, but retreating to avoid people while in pain often keeps one's light from shining.
**Source:** [[livestreams/Self-Pity, Despair, and Returning to Human Connection - Workbook|Self-Pity, Despair, and Returning to Human Connection]]
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“Withdrawal can disguise itself as a love of solitude. Quiet time is healthy, but retreating to avoid people while in pain often keeps one's light from shining.”
— Bryant McGill
https://bryantmcgill.com/quotes/quotes-withdrawal-disguise-itself-ones-light-shining
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