The Hardcore Therapist 143.5- Why do I miss someone who treated me badly?

In this episode of The Hardcore Therapist, I talk about why it can be so hard to let go of someone who hurt you, even when you know the relationship was not healthy.

I explore how attachment, intermittent reinforcement, rejection, grief, and nervous system patterns can keep us emotionally connected to people who were inconsistent, unavailable, or harmful.

Missing them does not mean they were good for you. It does not mean you should go back. It means you are human, healing, and learning to choose yourself.

This episode is not a substitute for therapy. If you are experiencing abuse, coercive control, stalking, threats, or fear of retaliation, please seek support from a therapist, advocate, trusted person, or domestic violence resource.