Self-Abandonment: Why You Keep Disappearing in Relationships (And How to Come Back to Yourself)
Self-abandonment occurs when individuals systematically suppress their own authentic needs to maintain relational connection. Many high-achieving women experience this exhausting pattern repeatedly in personal relationships. They prioritize partner preferences ASAP to avoid uncomfortable confrontation or rejection. This behavior stems directly from the fawn trauma response. Childhood conditioning often teaches young minds that emotional safety requires […]