To avoid having her heart broken again, Sharon throws herself into her work so that she will never be financially and emotionally dependent on anyone again. Sharon's actions represent what Horney called:

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Sharon's actions represent "moving away from people," a concept by Karen Horney where an individual withdraws emotionally and becomes self-sufficient to avoid dependency and potential hurt from others.

To Avoid Having Her Heart Broken Again, Sharon Throws Herself