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Inside the Dismissive Avoidant Childhood: Brent's Real DA Lived Experience [Part 1]

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Y'all have heard my fearful avoidant woes plenty by now — so it's time to hand the mic to someone else🎙️

Introducing a brand new series here on The Attachment Confessions: Guest Lived Experiences — where guests from all walks of life and across every end of the attachment spectrum give us a real, unfiltered insider look at what it's like to live with their insecure attachment style.

And our very first guest? Brent Stokes — a dismissive avoidant. In part 1, Brent takes us all the way back to the beginning, sharing how his DA attachment formed in childhood and the experiences that shaped the way he shows up in relationships today.

What we cover in part 1:
  • How dismissive avoidant attachment forms in childhood — straight from someone who lived it
  • What emotional neglect actually looks like growing up as a DA (it's not always what you'd expect)
  • The childhood experiences that wired Brent to prioritize independence, suppress emotions, and keep people at arm's length
  • What it feels like from the inside to be a dismissive avoidant — and why DAs are so often misunderstood

    • This episode is going to hit different, y'all. Hearing the DA perspective firsthand — not through the lens of someone dating one, but from a DA himself — brings a whole new level of understanding and empathy to this attachment style💜

    Whether you're a DA, you love one, or you've had your heart broken by one — this one is for you.

    💜 Ready to start your own healing journey? Listeners of The Attachment Confessions get 10% off Dr. Sarah Hensley's attachment healing programs at thelovedoc.com — use code CHELSEA10 at checkout.
    Don't miss part 2:

    Brent is back next episode to share how his DA attachment went on to impact his romantic relationships — and how he's now on the road to earning his attachment security. You will not want to skip this one 🙌

    Listen to these first:
    • Avoidant attachment: A Deep Dive into the Dismissive Avoidant
    • Attachment Theory Explained: The Beginner's Guide to All 4 Styles

      • 📲 Got a burning attachment question? DM me on Instagram @theattachmentconfessions — your question could be featured on an upcoming Q&A episode!

       

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