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Why Relational Trauma Is the Biggest Wound of Our Time

by Myrthe Glasbergen | Jan 22, 2026 | Anxiety, Burn-out, Intergenerational trauma, Myrthe Glasbergen, Relational trauma, Relationships, Self-worth & Identity, Society & Culture, The Wound Of Unworthiness, Trauma

Reading time: 8 minutes Relational trauma is not a niche psychological concept, nor is it limited to people who grew up in visibly dysfunctional families. It is one of the most widespread and least recognized forms of trauma in modern society, precisely because it...

Self-Sabotage Behavior: Why It Happens and How to Heal

by Myrthe Glasbergen | Jan 3, 2026 | Myrthe Glasbergen, Self-sabotage

Reading time: 7 minutes Self-sabotage is often described as procrastination, lack of discipline, or fear of success. People tend to assume that when they repeatedly abandon projects, lose momentum, or give up on goals, something is wrong with their motivation or...

Hypersensitivity: What It Truly Is & How To Overcome It

by Myrthe Glasbergen | Jan 3, 2026 | Anxiety, Hypersensitivity, Inner child healing, Myrthe Glasbergen, Nervous system regulation, People pleasing

Reading time: 7 minutes Hypersensitivity is commonly described as feeling overstimulated, emotionally overwhelmed, or easily drained by social interaction and environmental input. Many people assume this experience means they are simply more sensitive than others, or...

Perfectionism: How to Heal & Overcome a Survival-Based Protection Mechanism

by Myrthe Glasbergen | Jan 2, 2026 | Fear of failure, Myrthe Glasbergen, Perfectionism, Procrastination, Self-acceptance, Self-discovery, Self-sabotage, Shame

Reading time: 9 minutes Perfectionism is often described as a personality trait, something you either have or don’t have. People call themselves perfectionists as if it simply means they are driven, ambitious, or detail-oriented. However, when you look at...

Emotional Neglect & Relational Trauma: The Silent Epidemic

by Myrthe Glasbergen | Dec 29, 2025 | Anxiety, Breaking free, Depression, Emotional maturity, Inner child healing, Intergenerational trauma, Myrthe Glasbergen, Relational trauma, Trauma

Reading time: 7 minutes Emotional neglect and relational trauma rarely announce themselves loudly. They do not always come from overt abuse or dramatic events, but from what was missing: emotional presence, attunement, and safety. In a society that values performance,...

Insecurity Unveiled: Why You Are Afraid Of What Other People Think Of You

by Myrthe Glasbergen | Dec 27, 2025 | Insecurity, Myrthe Glasbergen

Reading time: 7 minutes Insecurity is often described as a fear of judgment, rejection, or criticism. Many people assume it is about other people’s opinions, about being seen in a negative light, or about not being good enough in the eyes of the world. However, when...