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

you do not have a strong bedrock of love and support, you may have found, early on, that you cannot trust anyone to take care of your needs and safety. You may believe that relationships are not a place to ask for what you need and may unintentionally seek out people who prove your theory time and time again. You do not do this on purpose. This choice is ingrained deep within you, maybe even from birth. Suppose you do not know a healthy relationship while your core self is forming. In that case, it will be more difficult for you to know what one looks like or understand that you deserve to be treated with respect and have a sense of security even when you’re in a vulnerable place.