We're so thoroughly formed and influenced by what we see and hear growing up that we don't even realize when crabs from years ago might still be pulling us backward.
What do you do when the crabs surround you - when it's parents or partners that are threatened by your desire to grow and change? What do you do when you want to keep a relationship in your life, but don't want to let it hold you back?
Some fierce options on the crab barrel topic and some heart-breaking stories. I am reminded of the phrase "misery loves company" when I imagine people trying to tear down the good work others are doing.
Who is trying to keep you in the crab barrel? It would be nice if everyone around us were rooting for us to succeed. Frequently, we encounter people who are not only not supportive of our attempts to better ourselves, but they will actively undermine us.