Love Unfiltered: Real Talk on Dating and Relationships
No BS Advice Videos & Informative Posts for Men and Women (From a Sassy Redhead who has been there, done that & has all the T-shirts to Prove it!)
If you weren’t shown what love was as a child, it is so difficult to always choose the right path when it comes to love and relationships as an adult. Quite often, people will build up a protective wall and not allow themselves to enter into a partnership because they have trust and self-esteem issues.
If you were constantly berated or shut down in any way, these emotional wounds become a familiar connection that continues to attract the wrong people towards you. This can be very difficult to remove without professional guidance because it is all you know.
I have had many men and women write my advice column regarding painful memories from their loveless childhood that still haunts them into their adult
The author reflects on the significance of a personal journal begun at age 10, serving as a refuge from loneliness and judgment in a difficult home environment. Despite childhood struggles, they emphasize the importance of maintaining integrity, finding safe spaces, and cultivating supportive relationships to promote self-worth and emotional healing.
The author discusses the challenges faced by those labeled as “strong,” who often provide support to others without receiving it in return. Despite outward strength, they experience loneliness and burnout. The piece emphasizes the importance of boundaries, mutual respect in relationships, and recognizing that even strong individuals need love and appreciation.
