Finding Your Way Back: Healing from Emotional Disconnection
When we disconnect from ourselves because dad left when we were six and he never came back to pick me up on the weekends- or mom emotionally abandoned me- she was there, but she didn't nurture me and she criticized in the form of offhand remarks or jokes- or I was made to feel like I was the child who couldn't do it right, and my brothers and sisters were always treated differently- or they got more attention than I did, you know. Why wouldn't you disconnect from yourself?
Ever feel like you're not quite yourself? In this episode of 'Awaken To Emotional Recovery', Steve dives into the heart-wrenching topic of emotional disconnection. He starts by highlighting the alarming rise in suicide rates, emphasizing the importance of taking self-harm seriously. Through personal anecdotes and heartfelt reflections, Steve explains how trauma, abuse, and neglect can cause us to disconnect from our true selves.
This disconnection often serves as a survival mechanism, but it can lead to a life of false narratives and emotional turmoil. Steve unpacks the role of defense mechanisms and projection in creating these false stories we tell ourselves. He shares his own journey of healing, stressing the power of positive self-talk and self-love. The path to reconnecting with oneself is challenging but incredibly rewarding. Steve encourages listeners to take the first step by simply telling themselves, 'I love you'.
This episode is a must-listen for anyone grappling with emotional wounds and seeking a way back to their true self.