09/04/2026
We talk a lot about being abandoned by other people. But what about the ways we learn to abandon ourselves?
Sometimes it looks like ignoring a boundary to keep the peace. Sometimes it’s explaining away something that hurt. Sometimes it’s criticizing the anxious, angry, scared, or needy parts of ourselves instead of getting curious about what they’re trying to tell us.
And sometimes choosing yourself doesn’t mean leaving at all. It means learning how to stay connected to yourself while you figure out what you actually need.
Our newest blog explores self abandonment through relationships, trauma, boundaries, and parts work.
Read more on the ECS Blog!