When we are brought up in dysfunctional homes, we fear being abandoned. This can happen due to past experiences when we did not feel that we are being loved and cared enough by our parents and caregivers. "Abandonment issues can have a variety of causes and triggers, often stemming from early life experiences, but they can also be influenced by events and circumstances later in life," wrote Therapist Allyson Kellum-Aguirre. Here are a few things that can trigger abandonment issues.(Unsplash)
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The death or loss of a parent can make us feel that we do not have anyone anymore to love us, and that we are being abandoned. (Unsplash)
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Experiencing betrayal or rejection in a relationship can also make us feel abandoned and trigger us. (Unsplash)
In dysfunctional homes, our needs are constantly avoided. Hence, when we grow up in a similar environment, our fear of abandonment can get more triggered. (Unsplash)
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Experiencing divorce or heartbreak in a romantic relationship can also make us feel that we are being abandoned by the people we loved. (Unsplash)
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In a fashion moment that perfectly blended old-world charm with contemporary elegance, Ananya Panday turned heads at the Chanel Cruise 2025/26 show that was held at the breathtaking Villa d’Este on the shores of Lake Como, Italy.
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Chanel took Ananya Panday on a glamorous holiday to Lake Como, Italy. The actor is staying at the luxurious Villa D'Este. She has been sharing pictures from her getaway, and they are gorgeous.
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The Time100 Gala honoured the world's most influential people of 2025 on April 24 in New York City, and we have put together some of the best celebrity looks from the star-studded event. Honoree Demi Moore attended the Time100 Gala in a an elegant white look.
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Pope Francis prays with priests at the end of a limited public audience at the San Damaso courtyard in The Vatican on September 30, 2020 during the COVID-19 infection, caused by the novel coronavirus.
