"Unfortunately, there are situations and conditions where you are truly trapped: you're in prison or living in a war zone. But for most of us, and for Carl and Jodi, the feeling of being trapped comes with an underlying choice being made, namely, that staying is better than leaving. For Carl, the choice may be due to a fear of losing his pension or not having enough money to educate his children."
"But it doesn't have to be that way. Here are some suggestions for breaking out. Realize you're making a choice Unfortunately, there are situations and conditions where you are truly trapped: you're in prison or living in a war zone. But for most of us, and for Carl and Jodi, the feeling of being trapped comes with an underlying choice being made, namely, that staying is better than leaving."
Carl feels stuck in a boring job with a micromanaging supervisor but stays because of a pension and a desire to support his children through college. Jodi feels trapped in a marriage marked by emotional distance and occasional explosive anger while working only part-time and lacking financial options. Feeling trapped frequently leads to resignation and depression. The perceived trap often reflects a choice to stay because staying seems less risky than leaving. Assessing real constraints versus avoidable fears, gathering information, seeking support, and taking small, incremental risks can reveal options and make change feasible.
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