Matures Alone -

: Emotional intelligence and maturity are often sparked by connections and intimacy.

: Faith communities, such as the Stillmeadow Church of the Nazarene , emphasize that maturing in a relationship with God is intrinsically tied to maturing alongside others. matures alone

Douglas Stuart’s novel Shuggie Bain provides a stark illustration of the dangers when a person is forced to "mature alone" due to trauma or abandonment: : Emotional intelligence and maturity are often sparked