My ex-husband was emotionally abusive and I left two years ago but I still feel safer being alone than trying to trust someone new.
More people experience this than they realize.
Betrayal can make solitude feel like protection while creating hunger for the very intimacy that once caused harm.
“Where Are You with Loneliness and the Desire for Connection?”
Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.