@Theholisticpsyc Mine just passed and I realized I've been grieving her loss my whole life so it's not as impactful as it typically would be. Still hard but I felt that loss my whole life.
@Theholisticpsyc I always wondered where my fawning behavior came from. I'd see my mom do it with men but always felt there was a bit more behind it for me than just learning it from her. There was an element of anxiety and fear to it for me so that makes sense now as she was inconsistent.
@Theholisticpsyc My mother does this all the time. I struggle with it because she is elderly and I'm the only person she has. Yet she is more than capable of handling it herself. So I find I'm constantly fighting the urge to be a good daughter vs saving my mental health.
@Theholisticpsyc I'm curious as to what it is about transition times and reactive caregivers that results in them being hard? I didn't realize that is related, and couldn't figure out why they can be hard for me.
@Theholisticpsyc I always felt I had to fix someone's opinion of me. It's eye opening to think that I don't have to. I thought it was part of being a good human..it's weird but freeing to think I don't have to take that on.
@Theholisticpsyc I used to think if only I could get the love of an emotionally unavailable partner Then that proved I was worthy. Now I know why I kept accepting and chasing partners like that. My husband's consistency over the years showed me what safety felt like.
@Theholisticpsyc I've been struggling w very big amd scary feelings around my aging parents too. I didn't know how to manage them until I read this about acknowledging them and that I don't have to fix anything to feel better. Thank you
@Theholisticpsyc Never really realized where this came from! I still struggle a bit with this but getting better! It feels weird and empowering not to explain myself! I like it.
@Theholisticpsyc I always identified as anxious attachment but reading this, many of the descriptions also fit, as well as the background. Really enlightening.
@ravenscimaven It sounds like congrats are in order then! I love seeing people ending situations that no longer are good for them. It's so hard to do but so worth it as you no doubt are feeling that!