Abandonment wounds can leave lasting emotional pain—especially when you've experienced being left, rejected, or emotionally neglected by someone important. You might be feeling:
- Deep fear of being left or replace
- Anxiety in relationships, especially when things feel uncertain
- Difficulty trusting others or letting your guard down
- Clinginess or emotional withdrawal to avoid getting hurt
- A pattern of intense or unstable relationships
- Low self-worth tied to how others treat you
- Constant need for reassurance or fear of rejection
- Overreacting to small signs of distance or change
Abandonment can stem from:
- Childhood neglect or emotional unavailability from caregivers
- Loss of a loved one through death, divorce, or separation
- Past relationships that ended suddenly or without closure
- Experiences of being excluded, betrayed, or rejected
