Were you often let down or betrayed by those closest to you, including parents, family, friends, or a significant other? Continuous let-downs are like raindrops batting against a wooden windowsill; they’re going to leave a deep mark over time. This “deep mark” is...
Are you a victim of the scarcity wound? A scarcity wound is almost universally connected to poverty, and especially child poverty. In economic terms, scarcity is where there is a limited supply of something. In the context of psychology and mental health, scarcity can...
Are you a victim of the betrayal wound? Were you let down by someone you thought highly of? If so, you may find it challenging to trust people now, and for good reason: once bitten, twice shy! Being betrayed by a loved one is bound to take its toll and leave you...
Are you a victim of the loss wound? You’ll often find words like “abandonment,” “betrayal,” and “neglect” populating the mental health space. Despite being prominent wounds, these terms fail to address an important – and often neglected – concept: the loss...
Do you have the guilt wound? Are you a highly sensitive person who often experiences feelings of guilt over everyday interactions? It could be something as small as refusing to share stationery with a work colleague, or choosing to set a major healthy boundary for...
Do you have the abandonment wound? This wound is considered a universal wound because it affects pretty much most of us to some degree. Once we familiarise ourself with it, it’s easy to see why. It’s also considered to be an inner child wound because its...
