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Navigating a Childhood with an Absent Father Figure
The chapter explores the speaker's childhood experiences of over-functioning and codependency in response to a disconnected and demanding father figure, leading to patterns of accommodation and conflict avoidance. It delves into how an unresolved father wound can impact emotional expression, boundaries, independence, and trust, highlighting personal struggles with anger, independence, and decision-making due to the absence of paternal support.