Paul Gilmartin
Paul Gilmartin
Amy G - Male Attention & Safety
Amy G - Male Attention & Safety
Amy G - Male Attention & Safety
Friday 8th February 2019
Amy G talks about her struggles with male attention, fear, and healing through vulnerability on 'Mental Illness Happy Hour'.
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Get the buttons here!Amy G on Balancing Male Attention and Personal Safety
Learning how to identify people as safe and capable of intimacy, forming relationships with them, testing the waters, feeling safety, getting a sense of trust renewed in our lives, the positive feelings about ourselves will naturally slowly come, but scanning ourselves like we're full of malignancies is, to me, is kind of operating on the premise of there's something wrong with me.
Ever found yourself craving attention but also feeling wary of it? In this thought-provoking episode of 'Mental Illness Happy Hour', host Paul Gilmartin chats with Amy G, who shares her raw and honest experiences with addiction to male attention and the simultaneous fear it brings. Growing up without her biological father and facing trauma, Amy delves into how these early experiences shaped her adult relationships and self-perception.
She opens up about the emotional rollercoaster of love addiction, the importance of setting boundaries, and the power of vulnerability in the healing process. Throughout their conversation, Amy discusses her journey with self-harm and addiction, emphasizing the role of support groups in her recovery. She touches on the confusion and pressure she felt to meet societal standards of beauty and femininity, which further complicated her relationship with male attention.
This episode offers a deep dive into the challenges of finding safe, intimate connections after trauma and highlights the crucial role of self-reflection and self-care in personal growth. Amy's story is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and provides valuable insights for anyone grappling with similar issues.