The “father wound” runs deep—an emotional scar left by an absent, neglectful, or emotionally unavailable father. The damage isn’t always obvious, but it shows up everywhere, especially in your relationships, your self-worth, and the direction of your life. Without knowing it, you might be chasing validation from people who are just as emotionally unavailable as your father, repeating the same toxic cycles over and over. It disconnects you from who you are at your core, including your sexuality a