Black Girls Heal

#256: How Childhood Emotional Neglect Sparks Addictive Relationships


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In this episode of the Black Girls Heal, we’re going to be talking about something really deep today: how what happened to us as kids can mess with our love lives BIG TIME. We're diving into childhood emotional neglect and how it can lead to those addictive relationships we sometimes find ourselves in.


It's wild how many of us deal with the fallout from not feeling seen or heard as kids. It's like this sneaky little pattern that shows up in our adult lives, making us chase love in all the wrong places. We'll break down what emotional neglect actually looks like, how it sticks with us, and how it sparks addictive relationships.


Don't worry! This episode isn't just about the problem. We're gonna talk about healing too. It's all about understanding where this stuff comes from so we can start breaking those unhealthy patterns and building the love we deserve.


In this episode, we cover…

  • 00:17 What is childhood emotional neglect?
  • 01:47 The impact of childhood emotional neglect on relationships
  • 03:08 What is love addiction?
  • 03:32 Signs of emotional neglect in your life
  • 06:51 How to break the cycle of emotional neglect
  • 09:03 The connection between neglect and love addiction
  • 12:03 Steps to overcome love addiction
  • 24:00 Why you should heal with a community


Resources mentioned in the episode:

  • Ready to heal your Love Addiction & Love Avoidance? Join The Recovery School, my signature coaching program to help you become love balanced, love available, and fulfilled.
  • Sign up for the Healed and Loved Woman Retreat waitlist.
  • Running On Empty by Jonice Webb
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