Navigating life with unresolved abandonment issues can feel like carrying an emotional backpack filled with bricks—heavy, cumbersome, and often invisible to others. While abandonment issues often stem ...

While many of us have experienced profound loss in some way such as through divorce, a narcissistic “discard,” or the loss of a friendship, not everyone who experiences these losses will develop a ...

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Becky, a 35-year-old graphic designer, has always felt anxiety in her relationships, especially during periods of quiet, when she worried her partner would grow bored with her and leave. Abandoned by ...