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Self-Abandonment: Why I Did it; How I Overcame It

Self-Abandonment: Why I Did it; How I Overcame It

Self-abandonment is a term used to describe the act of losing oneself in a romantic relationship. It represents the loss of identity and…

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Jan 24, 2025
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Self-abandonment is a term used to describe the act of losing oneself in a romantic relationship. It represents the loss of identity and enmeshment of one person into another.

Self-abandonment can look like:

  • Losing our ability to set boundaries that honor our wants, needs, and independent time: During self-abandonme…

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