003: Abandonment: I Needed You and You Weren't There

What is abandonment, really? At its core, it’s this: “I needed you, and you weren’t there for me.” Whether it’s parents, friends, coaches, or even people who were in the room but emotionally absent, abandonment leaves a mark on all of us.You’ll hear:The simplest and most powerful definition of abandonmentWhy the brain registers abandonment the same way it registers physical painStories of how abandonment shows up in everyday lifeThe difference between naming what happened and blaming the people involvedHow even Jesus’ disciples panicked at the thought of being abandonedAbandonment is part of the human story—but so is healing. By learning to name our stories without blame, we can begin to move from hurt toward hope.