When we do not feel safe as children, we adapt to survive, however, we become disconnected with our authentic self. As adults, this affects our relationship with ourselves and with others. We can become connected with our bodies and our emotions as we begin to seek healing and do not have to stay stuck in the effects of relationship trauma of the past. Important to notice signs of disconnection from yourself.
You may have broken ties or moved far away, but the ache of that parental bond still lives inside. There’s a way to heal what they could never give — by discovering who you truly are, beneath the trauma.
.When your emotional needs were overlooked as a child, you may have learned to doubt yourself, avoid mistakes at all costs, or freeze in fear of disapproval. This kind of emotional neglect often shows up later in life as procrastination, perfectionism, and self-criticism. In this post, I explore how emotional neglect and procrastination are connected — and how healing begins when you learn to honor your feelings and trust yourself again.
When your emotional needs were ignored or dismissed growing up, you may find yourself feeling “too much” in relationships — always longing for reassurance and connection. In this post, I explore how childhood neglect can lead to emotional neediness in adulthood, and how therapy can help you heal and feel secure in yourself and your relationships.
The way that we learn to connect with others in our relationships is called “attachment style” .Our parents and caregivers play a crucial role i the style of “attachment'‘ we develop.. When as children those adults who are closest are unable to nurture us and be responsive to our needs then in order to survive we often “shut down” emotionally. An“avoidant attachment style” develops as a survival response to fear,, anxiety and feelings of rejection and abandonment.as there is a lack of a secure connection and trust.
Are you a daughter who has been deeply wounded by your relationship with your father? Are you noticing and feeling the impact of this wound in your relationships and how you learned to feel negatively about yourself? Are you struggling with trusting yourself and others? Do you often feel you are not enough and keep the relationship bar low as that is familiar?
Are you feeling overwhelmed by emptiness? Emptiness can be a sign of your unhealed childhood wounds, and you may feel depressed and without purpose. Pausing and processing as you work through feelings of emptiness, as well as the roots of your emptiness, is essential for your healing. You can come alive and flourish by giving yourself the attention and care you need.
Childhood shame has a way of following you into adulthood — shaping how you see yourself, how you relate to others, and how much love you believe you deserve. In this post, I explore how early emotional wounds can show up as depression, anxiety, self-doubt, and perfectionism later in life — and how healing is possible when you begin to tend to those hidden scars with compassion and care.
