Attachment Styles
When Independence Is a Trauma Response: Avoidant Attachment in Relationships
We often admire independence. The ability to stand on our
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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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
The phrase “opposites attract” suggests an almost uncontrollable or unconscious
Love can be beautiful, grounding, and life-giving. But for many,
Relationships form the foundation of human experience, providing a mirror
In our closest relationships, communication is often described as the
When it comes to human connection, attachment styles shape how
Attachment theory, developed by John Bowlby in the 1950s, gave
Trauma can leave deep emotional scars, often affecting how people
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.
