Ep. 529 – Emotional Loneliness & Self-Abandonment (3 of 6)
Many adults struggle with a quiet, persistent sense of loneliness — even when they’re in relationships, surrounded by people, or constantly giving to others.
In Episode 3 of 6 in the Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents series, we explore emotional loneliness and self-abandonment — how they develop, why they make sense, and how they continue to shape adult relationships, boundaries, and self-connection.
In this episode, we discuss:
What emotional loneliness really is (and what it isn’t)
How self-abandonment forms in emotionally immature family systems
Why disconnecting from yourself once helped you stay connected to others
Common misconceptions about emotional loneliness and independence
How these patterns show up in adulthood through over-giving, guilt, and difficulty identifying needs
This conversation isn’t about blame — it’s about understanding the emotional environments we adapted to, so we can begin responding differently now.
🌱 Gentle Reflection (Homework)
Take a few moments this week to notice:
When do I override my own needs?
What emotion do I tend to ignore first?
Who do I abandon myself with most often?
You don’t need to change anything yet.
Awareness is the beginning of reconnection.
🎧 Up Next: Episode 530 — Why Boundaries Feel So Hard (And Why That Makes Sense)
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