Dickinson had a ton of family members die in rapid succession, so she probably wrote that in the fallout of deep trauma. Still, there's something to be said abo

Dickinson had a ton of family members die in rapid succession, so she probably wrote that in the fallout of deep trauma. Still, there's something to be said about shifting the "fulcrum" of happiness within yourself and being more emotionally self-sufficient, if you can. Ironically, that can also make you a better, less co-dependent friend/partner.