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.
Narcissistic parents are not able to provide a space of safety where you cannot just survive but thrive. In this dysfunctional family system, you were wounded in the deepest places: in your spirit and their soul. Understanding and being able to process and feel the effects of what happened to you as a vulnerable child is an essential part of your healing journey.
Are you feeling hopeless and stuck in PTSD? There are essential steps you can take so that your recovery process, though a time of challenge, is also a time of fruitfulness and healing. You cannot heal in isolation, but you can heal as you courageously and patiently begin to take these essential steps forward!
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.
A painful breakup can feel like your entire world has been shattered. The loss of connection, trust, and hope can leave you questioning your worth and struggling to find yourself again. In this post, I explore how a breakup can create relational trauma, and how therapy can help you heal your heart and begin to move forward with compassion and courage.
You take care of everyone else but feel unseen, drained, and disconnected from yourself. Over time, this quiet pattern of self-neglect can leave you feeling resentful, empty, and lost. In this post, I share how to recognize the signs you’re neglecting yourself, and how therapy can help you begin showing yourself the care and compassion you deserve.
