“Failure is another emotion I cannot stand to feel, because in adult life I have conditioned myself not to fail at anything. Failure takes me straight back to the feelings of worthlessness I grew up with as a stammering, reclusive little boy.” FailureInsecureWorthlessUnbearableFear Of FailureWorthlessnessOverachievementInsecure AttachmentNeed To Succeed Book:Among You: The Extraordinary True Story of a Soldier Broken By War Source: Among You: The Extraordinary True Story of a Soldier Broken By War
“I smiled and looked at her- there she was with such a genuine grin and twinkle in her eyes. I kissed my mother on her forehead and took a long look in to her hazel eyes. I wondered when I would have the next chance to see her as I whispered, 'I love you." Mother didn't respond. She didn't look well- she had a tint of green and yellow to her skin and her thinning hair was a dull salt and pepper color, cut extra short and clinging to her scalp. She had no makeup on, which told me she just had no more energy. I began to walk out of her room and turned to look at her. I wanted to run up to her, shake her, and beg her to tell me she loved me and was proud of me. But when I looked at her, she was already sleeping.” LoveMotherAttachmentMothers And DaughtersAbusive ParentsEmotional WoundsEmotional NeglectUnreciprocated LoveInsecure Attachment Book:Chocolate Flowers Source: Chocolate Flowers