Wounds from primal relationships, such as those with mothers and fathers, run very deep. If your childhood involved an absent, addicted, or abusive father, you may have these “emotional ghosts”: Low self-esteem People-pleasing, approval-seeking, neediness, and codependency Wishing and praying that your dad would change into the father you believe he should be Feeling frequently angry, including repressed anger Choosing romantic partners who remind you ...
