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.
What drives your ambition?
Are you passionate about creating something, or are you out to prove something?
Or are you out to prove someone wrong?
I fell into the latter category in my twenties, unaware of how my father wound drove my career ambitions.
I was also unaware of how much my father wound was influencing the romantic partners I chose.
In this episode, I am covering how an unhealed father wound impacts our relationships, careers, and health to raise your awareness and hopefully save you years of pain, heartache, and dissatisfaction.
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