Unapologetically Sensitive

241 Attachment Wounds: When You Can't Work it out in the Moment

Apr 30, 2024

Guests Patricia and Jen reflect on attachment wounds and the importance of personal work. They discuss navigating situations with honesty and grace, emphasizing the need for growth and boundaries. The podcast highlights healing from trauma, embracing sensitivity, and maintaining validation in relationships.

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Quick takeaways

Attachment wounds can surface unexpectedly, seek consent before sharing personal experiences.

Healing from trauma requires individual work and support from growth-oriented individuals.

Deep dives

Navigating Emotional Vulnerability in Relationships

The podcast episode explores the complexities of emotional vulnerability in relationships, highlighting a personal experience where the host and a friend faced challenges when unexpected emotions surfaced during a recording session. Despite prior professional help, the situation led to unanticipated emotional reactions, shedding light on attachment wounds and difficulties in communication and consent around sharing personal struggles. The narrative showcases the impact of unaddressed trauma on relationship dynamics and underscores the importance of mutual understanding, consent, and emotional support in navigating challenging moments in interpersonal connections.

Introduction

2min

Navigating Past Traumas in Relationships

14min

Navigating Dissociation and Emotional Intensity

5min

Navigating Personal Boundaries and Autonomy: Reflections on Everyday Experiences

2min

Embracing Vulnerability and Building Boundaries

5min

Attachment Wounds: When You Can’t Work It Out In The Moment

Patricia reflects on her attachment wounds & something that happened with Jen. She emphasizes that the issue was not a rupture in her relationship, but rather her own trauma and wounding. She reassures listeners that they are doing fine & have navigated the situation with honesty & grace. Patricia also touches on the importance of doing personal work & finding others who are also committed to growth. She encourages listeners to embrace their sensitivity & prioritize their own needs and boundaries.

HIGHLIGHTS

Takeaways

· Attachment wounds can surface unexpectedly and it's important to seek consent before sharing personal experiences.

· Healing from trauma and wounding requires individual work and support from others who are also committed to growth.

· Embracing sensitivity means honoring one's own needs and setting boundaries.

· Challenges in relationships are normal and can be navigated with honesty and grace.

· Validation and reassurance are important in maintaining a sense of safety and regulation.

PODCAST HOST

Patricia was a Licensed Clinical Social Worker for over 17 years, but she is now exclusively providing coaching. She knows what it’s like to feel like an outcast, misfit, and truthteller. Learning about the trait of being a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP), then learning she is AuDHD with a PDA profile and RSD, helped Patricia rewrite her history with a deeper understanding, appreciation, and a sense of self-compassion. She created the podcast Unapologetically Sensitive to help other neurodivergent folks know that they aren’t alone, and that having a brain that is wired differently comes with amazing gifts, and some challenges. Patricia works online globally working individually with people, and she teaches Online Courses for neurodivergent folks that focus on understanding what it means to be a sensitive neurodivergent. Topics covered include: self-care, self-compassion, boundaries, perfectionism, mindfulness, communication, and creating a lifestyle that honors you

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