If love only came when you were hurting, you may now unconsciously chase chaos—because that’s when you felt seen.
— Dr. Nicole LePera
Inconsistent caregiving wires children to believe love = pain. As adults, they may repeat cycles of crisis just to feel emotionally visible.
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