31. Understanding the abandonment wound

What this episode covers

In today's episode, we discuss the abandonment wound. In this episode, you'll hear: - What the abandonment wound is and how it can manifest, such as through over-attachment, overreaction to small separations, hypervigilance, and self-abandonment [10:52] - The underlying beliefs that often drive the abandonment wound, such as feeling unlovable, unsafe to depend on others, and needing to earn love [21:43] - Practical steps to heal the abandonment wound, including cultivating self-awareness, making a commitment to never abandon yourself again, practicing self-forgiveness, and allowing yourself to feel a sense of belonging The key message that the abandonment wound is not something "broken" that needs to be "fixed", but rather a natural response that can be healed through self-compassion and new patterns of relating to oneself and others

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