#emotional-pain tag

Relationships

Asking Eric: Is this enough reason to violate my son's no-contact request?

Parenting

Not All Estrangement Is Chosen by Children

fromwww.mercurynews.com

Relationships

Asking Eric: Is this enough reason to violate my son's no-contact request?

Not All Estrangement Is Chosen by Children

Estrangement implies mutual separation, whereas abandonment is a one-sided act, crucial to recognize for understanding personal experiences.

Autistic Women and the Trauma of Betrayal

The experience of betrayal can be significantly harder for late-diagnosed autistic females, leading to intense internal and psychological pain.

Relationships

The Deep Sting of Rejection

Rejection is painful due to our evolutionary wiring to avoid it, impacting emotional well-being.

Employing healthy coping strategies can mitigate rejection's pain and support growth.

Relationships

Why We Fall for People Who Don't Love Us Back

Unrequited love activates the brain's reward system, making it feel addictive and hard to let go.

4 Boundaries You Need to Set During a Breakup

Breakups cause profound emotional pain that requires self-compassion and boundaries for healing.

Why Healing the Past Won't Make You Happy

Over a century ago, psychologist William James wrote, "My experience is what I agree to attend to." Neuroscience has since confirmed this insight, showing that emotional states are tied to where attention goes.

Mindfulness

#grief

Parenting

When We Say Goodbye

fromScary Mommy

Parenting

To My Forever Firstborn

Parenting

The Isolating Grief of Parental Abandonment

When We Say Goodbye

Grief is deeply personal and shaped by the nature of loss, whether sudden or anticipated.

fromScary Mommy

To My Forever Firstborn

The author expresses profound grief and loss following the stillbirth of their daughter, Lila.

The Isolating Grief of Parental Abandonment

Abandonment grief is isolating and lacks societal recognition compared to death.

Self-Help Sayings That I Hate

Overused sayings like 'it is what it is' can invalidate emotional pain and hinder self-compassion.

fromNew York Post

Dear Abby: My parents hate me for being born a girl

I am the only daughter in a family with four brothers. My family treats me like I don't exist. It hurts deeply knowing my father doesn't even like me.

Parenting

fromScary Mommy

My Miscarriage Almost Got Me Uninvited From A Baby Shower - Why I'm Glad I Went Anyway

Miscarriage can lead to feelings of isolation and exclusion, affecting relationships and emotional connections.

Mental health

Understanding Trauma Beyond Emotional Pain

Psychological trauma persists even after threats are gone, while emotional pain is part of normal growth.

Relationships