What is an Attachment Injury

An attachment injury happens when the person you rely on most—your partner, parent, or caregiver—fails to respond in a moment of deep need. ⁠

These moments leave emotional bruises that say: “I can’t trust you to be there for me.” ⁠

They don’t just hurt in the moment—they shape how safe we feel in relationships long-term.⁠

The good news? Attachment injuries can be healed. Clare talks about how in Episode 44 of the Psychotherapy Central Podcast:

Have you ever experienced something like this? Share below or send this to someone who needs it today.⁠

Love, Jen