Abandoned Resource Page
Books
These are books that many readers have found helpful in understanding abandonment, attachment, healing and self-worth.
- Attached – Amir Levine & Rachel Heller
- The Body Keeps the Score – Bessel van der Kolk
- Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents – Lindsay C. Gibson
- The Gifts of Imperfection – Brené Brown
- Set Boundaries, Find Peace – Nedra Glover Tawwab
Helpful Articles
Click below to find other emotion pages that might be helpful:
- Feeling Rejected
- Feeling Lonely
- Feeling Betrayed
- Feeling Invisible
- Feeling Worthless
- Feeling Grief
- Feeling Unsafe
- Feeling Hopeful
Worksheets
- Understanding My Abandonment Triggers
- My Safe People Map
- Rewriting My Inner Story
- Comfort Plan for Difficult Days
- My Emotional Needs Worksheet
Journal Prompts
- When do I first remember feeling abandoned?
- What does abandonment feel like in my body?
- What am I afraid might happen if someone leaves?
- What does safety in a relationship look like to me?
- How can I comfort myself today?
Practical Support
When feelings of abandonment become overwhelming, small acts of care can help.
Ideas include:
- Going for a gentle walk.
- Wrapping yourself in a favourite blanket.
- Drinking something warm.
- Writing in a journal.
- Calling someone you trust.
- Spending time in nature.
- Practising slow breathing.
If You're Feeling Overwhelmed
If this page has brought up difficult emotions, consider reaching out to:
- A trusted friend or family member.
- Your GP.
- A psychologist or counsellor.
- A local mental health support service.
You don't have to work through these feelings alone.
Related Stories
Related Download
- Reflection Journal
- Abandonment Trigger Tracker
- Emotional Needs Worksheet
- Grounding Exercise Cards
- Daily Self-Compassion Prompts
You Are Not Alone
Healing rarely happens all at once.
Take what was helpful today.
Leave what wasn't.
Comeback whenever you need.
Understanding an emotion is often the first step towards changing your relationship with it.
