Inner child patterns that hijack our adult relationships

The abandonment wound

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Neglect or abandonment in childhood can cause fear of being left behind, leading to clinginess, dependency, and difficulty in adult relationships.

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The rejection wound

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Children with rejection or unloved tend to seek external validation, leading to difficulty asserting oneself in relationships and avoiding conflict.

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The enmeshment wound

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Overprotective parenting causes enmeshment wounds, codependency, and difficulty maintaining boundaries.

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The unworthiness wound

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Childhood critiquing and feeling inadequate can lead to unworthiness wounds, causing self-esteem struggles and fear of partner discovering flaws.

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