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The Agony of Abandonment
It Affects You More Than You Think
Nothing can shake the soul of a person more than abandonment. No matter what time of our lives it happens, it is excruciating and life-altering. This is especially true when betrayal happens in childhood.
Building healthy self-esteem and letting go of abandonment issues is tough and takes more time than many wish. This article will focus on abandonment and ways to heal from its effects.
What is Abandonment?
Abandonment is an act carried out by someone who leaves someone alone and feeling helpless. Often, the person doing the abandonment is running away from their responsibilities as a spouse or a parent.
For instance, a woman who has two, and a spouse decides they want freedom, so they go away, leaving broken hearts in their wake. This example is only one probable scenario, as there are many ways to abandon a person, including death.
Emotional abandonment also occurs when a parent or caregiver is physically present but absent emotionally. Perhaps they grew up in a home with a neglectful or traumatic family and are now absent from their own family.
There is not one cause of abandonment, and it is unclear why someone would do so. As mentioned before, experiencing abuse or poverty might play a…
