Sometimes, you’re not stuck because you need more strategy. You’re stuck because part of you is still trying to protect an old version of yourself. We all hold onto identities that once helped us survive. The Perfectionist. The Rescuer. The one who always has it together. The one who keeps everyone else okay. These roles can feel safe because they’re familiar. They helped us get through something. They gave us a sense of control, value, or belonging. But there comes a point when what once protected you starts limiting you. And that’s the hard part to admit: being loyal to…