Emotional or Physical Neglect
A developmental environment where a person’s basic emotional and/or physical needs were inconsistently met or largely overlooked. This may include limited emotional attunement, comfort, or guidance, as well as gaps in care, supervision, or protection—not necessarily through harm, but through absence. Over time, this can shape patterns of self-reliance, emotional numbing, difficulty asking for help, and a belief that needs are burdensome or unlikely to be met.
“I Am Alone”
This belief isn’t just about solitude — it’s about not being able to trust connection. ‘I Am Alone’…
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“I Am Flawed”
“There’s something wrong with me.” That’s the voice behind this belief — quiet, persistent, and exhausting. It drives…
“I Am Not Whole”
The belief “I Am Not Whole” doesn’t always show up in words. It shows up in the constant…
“I Am Unimportant”
It doesn’t scream. It simmers — the feeling that your needs don’t count, your voice is optional, and…
“There Is Something Wrong With Me”
A belief that quietly erodes self-trust. “There is something wrong with me” drives hypervigilance, shame, and the constant…
“I Am Not Valued”
This belief tells you that your worth is conditional — only granted when you’re useful, impressive, or needed.…
