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Originally Posted by little*rhino
the idea i am raising is about how sweet that validation and recognition are to a hungry spirit...
A person starved or malnurished emotionally and psychologically, to whatever major or minor extent, will perpetually seek that "food" - ie validation or truthfully, attention. It isn't a flaw, it's a natural thing to do. We will continue over our lifetimes to seek those things we did not receive
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Ah, but isn't this the point of certain types of therapy....to give that validation, recognition, and nourishment that has been missing?
No, we can't go back and redo the past. But good therapy can and does meet many of those needs, and gives us the strength, ability and desire to move forward.
There is nothing wrong with validation, recognition, emotional nourishment, or attention. I am grateful that my T gives me those things without judgement, so that I am able to "grow up" emotionally and finally feel able to spread my wings....