Signs and Symptoms of Emotional Neglect 1. Struggling to identify your feelings. 2. Fear of needing others. 3. Living in reaction to others rather than from your true self. 4. Feeling like you don't know yourself. 5. Not trusting others to meet your needs. 6. Over-responsibility for things that aren't your fault. 7. Feeling like an alien in your own skin, life, family, and the world. 8. Living in fear of the next bad thing happening. 9. Developing codependency issues and people-pleasing tendenci

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If you don't imagine the outcome you want, you'll keep repeating the past. Trauma recovery isn't just about changing behavior—it's about healing the fear of abandonment and breaking free from the cycle of seeking validation. Codependents often don't realize their focus on others is a trauma response. True healing begins with awakening to your needs. Ready to break free from the patterns of codependency and reclaim your power? Start your journey now. 📌 https://www.lisaaromano.com/ #TraumaRecover