Recovery from Narcissistic Abuse, Gaslighting, Codependency and Complex PTSD (4 Books in 1): Workbook and Guide to Overcome Trauma, Toxic Relationships, ... and Recover from Unhealthy Relationships)

by Linda Hill

Attachment Style #4: Fearful-avoidant (Insecure) This style is a combination of anxious and avoidant. They crave affection, but they also want to avoid it. They fear a close relationship but also feel they need to be loved. It is also known as a disorganized attachment. Their caregivers may have been scary or traumatic, leading to the child’s sense of fear and lack of trust. They may have even been abusive, causing the child to be confused about what healthy boundaries and healthy relationships look like. People with this attachment desperately want to feel the attachment and emotions they were never able to feel with their caregivers, but they are terrified that they could be abused or hurt again.