Discover How Your Childhood Shapes Your Trust Issues: 7 Pivotal Experiences You Can't Ignore
6) Early loss or abandonment
This one’s a tough pill to swallow.
Losing a loved one early in life or experiencing abandonment can deeply affect our ability to trust.
When someone we depend on leaves us – whether through death, divorce, or another form of separation – it can create a profound sense of insecurity.
And here’s the heart of it.
This insecurity can make us fear getting close to others. We hesitate to trust because we’re afraid of experiencing that pain of loss or abandonment again.
But allow me to offer a gentle reminder.