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Elaine N. Aron

“Now and then, for various reasons usually having to do with how the mother or father was raised, a primary caretaker may give one of two other messages, creating an insecure attachment. One is that the world is so awful, or the caretaker is so preoccupied or vulnerable, that the infant must hang on very, very tight. The child does not dare to explore very much. Maybe the caretaker does not want exploring or would leave the infant behind if he or she did not hang on. These babies are said to be anxious about, or preoccupied with, their attachment to their caretaker.”

Elaine N. Aron, The Highly Sensitive Person: How to Thrive When the World Overwhelms You
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The Highly Sensitive Person: How to Thrive When the World Overwhelms You The Highly Sensitive Person: How to Thrive When the World Overwhelms You by Elaine N. Aron
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