On Attachment

#201: How to Actually Heal from a Breakup

Aug 12, 2025
Ending a relationship can unearth deep wounds, especially for those with anxious attachment. Discover the importance of grieving fully and differentiating it from mere rumination. Learn how the stories we tell ourselves shape our suffering post-breakup. Embrace powerful self-closure and the lessons learned for future relationships. This journey isn’t just about surviving heartbreak but finding your way back to clarity and compassion. Heal with intention and courage, whatever your breakup history.
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INSIGHT

Breakups Reveal Core Wounds

  • Breakups expose core wounds and can leave anxiously attached people feeling rudderless.
  • Stephanie Rigg sees breakups as opportunities for deep reflection and growth.
ANECDOTE

Common Coping Tactics After Endings

  • People often reach for coping strategies like ruminating, obsessing, and stalking to feel control.
  • Stephanie Rigg notes these tactics give temporary relief but prolong suffering and block self-care.
INSIGHT

Survival Alone Doesn’t Teach Lessons

  • Surviving a breakup without learning rarely imparts meaningful change.
  • Rumination and coping mechanisms can prolong suffering and prevent real healing.
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