Understand Anxiety by Examining Your Core Fears abandonment anxiety assertiveness control failure fear self-esteem worth May 06, 2024

This mental health month, we're going to focus on a number of issues that are affecting too many people. Today, the focus is on anxiety, and particularly on how anxiety is often driven by a response to some of our deepest fears. On the surface, their symptoms and stories seem unique – from...

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Why You Choose Unsafe People abandonment boundaries character development discernment emotional healing perfectionism relationships spiritual growth support toxic people May 03, 2024

Jessie sat across from me, tears streaming down her face. "I thought this time would be different," she said between sobs. "I really believed he was the one."

After nine failed marriages, Jessie was understandably distraught. She couldn't fathom why she kept ending up with men who hurt her....

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How Abandonment Issues Play Out In Relationships abandonment attachment relationships trauma Feb 09, 2024

Abandonment in early childhood can have profound effects on adult relationships, particularly in terms of attachment and trust. When parents or primary caregivers are inconsistent in their presence and support, it creates a deep-seated insecurity in children, which often manifests later in life....

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