Articles about Abandonment and Neglect

Attachment theory is one of the most acknowledged psychological theories in the last fifty years (Shaver & Mikulincer, 2009). Bowlby,...

When a caregiver fails to show up for us or make us feel seen and cared for in childhood, we...

Have you ever had a situation with a friend where you felt that something was different, but you could not...

Emotional abandonment can be a difficult issue to resolve. Emotional abandonment comes from many different sources. People who feel abandoned...

“Because separation is a clearcut and undeniable event, its effects on the child and the parent-child relationship were easier to...

Every person alive has experienced abandonment issues in some way, and most of us have been deeply affected. As we...

All relationships have their issues, though those issues and their severity will vary. If you’re in a romantic relationship with...

Take a moment to think back on yourself as a child. Think about your relationships with your parents or caregivers....

If you are currently sitting at your laptop or reading this on your phone, then you are likely asking yourself...

All healthy relationships are based on a secure attachment. This foundation is developed in our early childhood. A loving and...

Picture this. You had some friends growing up but not any close-knit friendships that grew consistently over time. Now, as...

“Abandonment issues” are patterns of behavior that people who fear being rejected or abandoned exhibit when forming relationships and interacting...

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