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The Crappy Childhood Fairy Podcast with Anna Runkle
How to End Limerence Before You Destroy Everything Good
Sep 11, 2024
26:26
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Discover the urgent need to confront the intense feelings of limerence before they wreak havoc on relationships. Explore the struggle between the desire to rescue and the dangers of obsession, especially when family responsibilities are at stake. Learn about the impact of emotional dependency and the importance of seeking professional help. Gain insights into building supportive communities and fostering resilience, particularly for families with unique challenges. Self-reflection and personal boundaries are vital for healing and maintaining healthy connections.
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- Understanding childhood trauma is essential in recognizing its impact on adult relationships and unhealthy coping strategies, like limerence.
- Breaking free from limerence requires prioritizing personal healing and responsibilities, rather than an obsessive need to rescue others.
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The Impact of Childhood Trauma
Childhood trauma, particularly from dysfunctional family dynamics, can have lasting effects on adult relationships and self-perception. The individual shared experiences of growing up with an alcoholic father and a controlling mother, which led to the development of coping mechanisms such as compartmentalization and becoming a caretaker from a young age. This pattern of behavior manifested in adulthood, where the need to help others and be accepted often overshadowed genuine emotional connections. Understanding this background is crucial to recognizing how previously unaddressed trauma shapes current relationships and personal struggles.
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