Prompt: Draw a pony learning the ropes / Draw a pony offering a pearl of wisdom

A "pearl of wisdom" that isn't really good can bind you down.

There is something about a wrong piece of advice that somehow seems to stick around. You know its wrong, but a part of you can't let it go long after it no longer applies. The more insidious ones protect themselves, undermining attempts to reach out for help.

Yeah, today is more serious, but the way I interpreted today's prompt touches on a lingering issue of my own character. It also sort of hits that idea of not being allowed to truly be yourself.