7 Signs of Attachment Trauma, Not "Love" - Awareness Act

8 out of 10 – that’s how many young people in Lithuania feel lonely. Meanwhile, we often list as one of our greatest values that we are independent, free and able to not get attached. So what does this paradox say? Experienced psychologist-psychotherapist Giedrė Žalytė talks about the bonds we form in her recently published book “Paradoxes of Attachment”.

7 Signs of Attachment Trauma, Not "Love" - Awareness Act

Attachment trauma occurs when someone experiences emotional wounds related to their primary caregivers, significant relationships, or early childhood experiences. These wounds can deeply impact how we relate to others as adults, often manifesting in dysfunctional patterns of behavior that may be mistaken for love or healthy attachment. However, attachment trauma is not love—it’s a response to unmet emotional needs, neglect, or abuse. Here are 7 …