The phrase “abandonment issues” is often used to describe people who have a deep and persistent fear of being rejected or abandoned by others.
While it’s common for some people to develop this abandonment fear due to childhood experiences, abandonment anxiety can also appear later in life.
The abandonment fear can leave lasting scars, and people might react to it in several different ways.For example, some people with abandonment issues avoid emotional intimacy, while others may be overly dependent on people in their life.
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