THE WOUND BENEATH THE WOUND

Alicia Divico, LMHC

Published on: 20/03/2026

This blog explores how abandonment—whether through loss, emotional absence, or inconsistency—shapes core beliefs, relationships, and the nervous system. It explains how these early wounds lead to patterns like fear of rejection, self-abandonment, and attachment struggles, and emphasizes that healing requires grief, safe relationships, and rebuilding a steady connection with oneself.