In this article, I will describe the definition of abandonment, then discuss the seven most common abandonment issues symptoms. If any of the following sounds familiar to you, I’d love to meet with you to chat about how you can overcome these symptoms. What is Abandonment? Connection is a basic human need. Infants are born hardwired to attach to their primary caregivers. The child’s survival entirely depends on their caregivers, and if their needs are not met, it creates a high level of anxiety. When children experience ongoing losses without the psychological and physical safety they need, they internalize fear. Abandonment is a child’s most predominant fear. If children are unable to form secure attachments and if insecurities are left unaddressed, abandonment wounds can significantly impact their adult functioning and interpersonal relationships. Not only is abandonment a child’s most predominant fear, it is also a primal universal fear. All of…