I think of weaning as being similar to what I went through when I broke both 
my legs in a car accident. At first I totally relied on others to help me do 
something I couldnt' do for myself. Soon  I was able to get on my feet and 
use crutches (the beginning of weaning - starting solids). But I couldn't go 
very far. What if someone had decided that since I COULD walk, I SHOULD 
walk, and refused me my crutches? (sudden cold-turkey weaning)

Giving up those crutches took a long time. (You could say I was overly 
attached to them!) There were days when I could walk ok without them but 
then I'd get tired and have to rely on them again. Even when I could walk 
better, I still didn't want to get rid of my crutches yet! (the toddler who 
stills takes a quick nurse once every few days). Eventually I realized I had 
no use for them, tried them once for the fun of it, (the weaned child who 
asks to nurse again!) and then got rid of them for good.

Sheila Stubbs

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