By Brian F. Martin, Author of INVINCIBLE
Childhood Domestic Violence Can Make Us Feel Alone
Sometimes the loneliest people are the ones you would never suspect are lonely. How could someone surrounded by friends, active in social activities, and successful in professional pursuits be disconnected from others or feel emotionally ALONE? CDV can teach us lies that make us feel unloved, worthless, and hopeless. These and other lies can make it hard to feel like we’re a part of our own lives, leading to a disconnect that can be hard to overcome.
Adverse Childhood Experiences Can Lead to Feelings of Loneliness… Even when You’re Surrounded
People who experience adversity in childhood often live this paradox. As children, they become so adept at shutting down to their environment and loved ones to survive, that as adults, they never fully open up to anyone again. Even when successful and seemingly well-adjusted, they continue to feel painfully alone and distrustful on the inside. Carrying these feelings can be a significant burden, draining our energy and depriving us of joy. But we can come to feel surrounded and loved by unlearning the lies that make us feel alone when we’re not.
Click HERE to read Eleanor’s story on how she overcame the ALONE lie – and how you can too – at brianfmartin.com