Mother Bear Syndrome

Anyone who knows anything about me knows that I tend to be overprotective of those whom I care about. Whether it be family, best friends, or those I know just need someone to step in for them I will intervene when necessary. Sometimes my protection comes off as quite strong and I like to refer to this as Mother Bear Syndrome. Here let me try to explain this to you in pictures.


First we can all hangout and be like

But then if someone says something inappropriate or insulting or puts a threat (physically or otherwise) on one of my people like this

I feel the need to jump in and protect them. I've done it for my brothers and I've done it for my friends. This is usually how I react

And trust me, you don't want to see me when I'm angry. This usually continues until the offender admits they were sorry/wrong/an asshole and we can return to the first picture of hanging out. I wouldn't say I'm extremely overprotective of those in my life, but everyone needs help to stand up to the bullies in this world. I always have the back of my friends and will also be there at the drop of a pin when they need help. I will always protect them as a mama bear protects her cubs. When I know my cubs can stand up for themselves or don't need me assistance, I hang back. But as soon as my blood boils, as soon as their cheeks flush or they cry, once an innocent needs someone to speak up you better bet your ass I'll be there.