10/05/2026
As adults, those of us who experienced abandonment in childhood can carry early experiences into our relationships and how we view ourselves in the world. We might fear being left or rejected or might find we become very anxious in close relationships or avoid closeness altogether to protect ourselves from getting hurt.
Some of us may seek constant reassurance or approval, which only increases the pain when we don’t get it, while others shut down emotionally, find ways to avoid feelings with addictions or other behaviours, such as keeping busy, and find ourselves avoiding or pushing people away even though we may not really want to.
Feelings of emptiness, low self-esteem, and difficulty trusting can be central to how our feelings are impacted. We may struggle with setting boundaries, overwork to feel “good enough” and to please others, or feel easily triggered by any signs of disconnection or rejection. Healing the Motherline Retreat 1-8th June in Hampshire. We have a couple of places left.