
Anxious Attachment and the Fear of Abandonment
Anxious attachment is often misunderstood as insecurity, emotional dependency, or
Exploring how trauma shapes the way we relate, connect, and respond to life. These articles offer reflections on the nervous system, relationships, and recovery, through the lens of lived experience and clinical insight.
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Anxious attachment is often misunderstood as insecurity, emotional dependency, or

Human connection is not only emotional or psychological, but is

When life gets tough, we often think the best way

We often admire independence. The ability to stand on our

Perfection is a seductive myth. It tells us that if

Conflict is an inevitable part of human relationships. Whether with

When most of us hear the word boundaries, we might

In emotionally intimate relationships, it is not uncommon for one

We often associate the word “trauma” with major, life-threatening events:

The phrase “opposites attract” suggests an almost uncontrollable or unconscious
Understand how your nervous system responds to threat and how those responses might be running your life. In this free 5-part series based on The Invisible Lion, Benjamin Fry unpacks the hidden impact of trauma on your body, your relationships, and your sense of self.
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Understand how your nervous system responds to threat and how those responses might be running your life. In this free 5-part series based on The Invisible Lion, Benjamin Fry unpacks the hidden impact of trauma on your body, your relationships, and your sense of self.