Healing the Wounds of Abandonment: Insights from the Therapy Room

In my work as a therapist, I often see how early experiences of abandonment shape my clients’ lives. These experiences can lead to anxious attachment styles, where individuals fear that those, they love will leave them, just as a parent might have.

Clients often recall the pain of waiting for a parent who never showed up, and the confusion when family members made excuses for the absence. These moments leave deep emotional scars, influencing trust and relationships in adulthood.

In therapy, we explore these past experiences to understand their impact on present behaviour. Recognising the roots of anxious attachment is the first step towards healing. By addressing these issues, clients can learn to build healthier, more secure relationships.

Sharing these insights helps others realize they are not alone, and that healing is possible. The scars of abandonment may never fully fade, but they do not have to define one’s life.

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