Many have learned to bury their feelings deep inside, like hiding precious objects for fear of loss. Therefore, they find it difficult to put their emotions or desires into words. Their survival mechanism: to please others, to absorb tension in their environment, and to reluctantly give in.
Building walls? Unthinkable. They have been taught that their needs are superfluous, sometimes even inappropriate. Therefore, they withdraw from conversations, downplay their perceptions, and sometimes even lose touch with their true desires.
The constant search for a missing confirmation
Parental love is not limited to fulfilling material needs. It encompasses, above all, attentive presence, active listening, and constant praise. Adults who lack this affection often seek compensation in various areas: professional success, the recognition of others, and unbalanced relationships.
This unquenchable thirst for recognition can be exhausting. Like a bottomless well, they try in vain to fill an ancient emotional void.
What process can lead to healing?
Hope lies in the fact that these scars do not determine one’s fate. Simply being aware of them is already an important step towards greater resilience. Various approaches can help restore shattered self-confidence: psychological support, specialist literature, therapeutic conversations, or simply authentic relationships.
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