Similarly, I see people with certain illnesses who also suffer with a disorganized attachment, not because of their parental experiences, but because of the world and the body they find themselves in. Imagine what it’s like to eat a certain food that may be innocuous for most people, but can spiral you into debilitating physical and mental symptoms for days. Or imagine what it would be like to be invited to a friend’s house for their birthday, which should be celebratory, but is actually terrifying to you because you don’t know if you are going to be exposed to mold that can set off
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In my work or because of my work and how I am so attuned to it, I have witnessed many such emotionally debilitating experiences from others.
