Tag: relationship repair

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Attachment Without Connection

I have been circling the relationship between attachment, connection, and repair. I understand now how it is possible for me to feel deeply—and painfully—attached to

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Why Can’t We Ever Resolve Anything?

I’ve been thinking about my ability to participate safely in relationships which are non-essential and technically intended as sources of safe, healthy connection. Some discord

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