Living the Lie

Attachment research reveals how deeply children cling to caregivers, often sacrificing their self-worth in the process. Many rationalize their pain, believing they are fundamentally defective, while their bodies react with stress and danger signals. This conflict between mind and body creates a cycle of coping behaviors that masks the underlying trauma.

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The Ezra Klein Show
Best Of: This Conversation Will Change How You Think About Trauma
Related Questions
- Why do people easily fall into the trap of a victim mindset, and is it bad to be stuck in one? How can I avoid it properly?
- I often feel that the reason I overthink and have deep thoughts is because my father tortured and abandoned my mother and me during my childhood.