Itunuoluwa Onifade Notes The Inner Life Urban Living Wellness

Holding Back While Longing for More (2): A Look at Avoidant Attachment Patterns

For many people like Aisha, the journey forward is not about becoming a completely different person, but about gradually building a new relationship with themselves. Awareness and Self-Trust The first step is awareness. Recognizing patterns such as withdrawing when things feel too close, delaying action due to fear of failure, or relying heavily on external Read More…

Dear Ex-Boyfriend Ese Walter Notes Relationships Urban Living

“I see now that dating younger men was my trauma response”

I had a big breakthrough in therapy last week and all my journaling assignments kept taking me back to our relationship. I know we agreed that my being 12 years older than you wasn’t a big deal (and maybe it wasn’t) but last week’s session and inquiry revealed that it is a big deal for Read More…