“Anything that is “wrong” with you began as a survival mechanism in childhood.”

~ Gabor Maté

#childhood #survivalpatterns #triggers #psychologicaldefenses #addictions #trauma #relationalwounds #attachmenttrauma #survivalpatterns #traumaresponse #selfcare #selfcompassion #compassionateinquiry

“All of us, whether survivors of trauma or not, need secure attachments in our lives. That is to say that, healthy, loving relationships with others can be one of the greatest healers.”

~ James Newall

#Attachmentheory #Secureattachment #Relationalwounds #Relationalhealing #Trauma

It felt like love.
But it was a storm—
one that pulled you in,
then left you in ruins.
This is the truth about push-pull relationships:
They don’t just hurt.
They unravel you
#PushPullLove #EmotionalStorm #TraumaBond #HealingTruth #RelationalWounds