The parental wound
The pain of not being wanted is so painful, hurtful and all encompassing.The worst part is feeling bad about oneself and feeling like you've done something wrong. That it's your fault that the other doesn't love you, want you, care about you, seek you out, keep in touch, feel close or committed to a relationship with you. The pain gets triggered over and over again with others, and mentally you know it is the other's issue, but it hurts and stings. You want to lash out, talk
