How Early Detachment Follows Us into Love, Work & Parenting
Mental Health> Neurodiversity> Relationship> Therapy 28/07/2025 Dr. Isaac Ahenkorah , Brain and Behavior Specialist, Counsellor, Therapist, Educator and author. π° Introduction Have you ever felt numb when you're supposed to feel love? Or distant in a room full of people who care? Or maybe you're successful in your career, but relationships always feel like a struggle? If any of this sounds familiar, you might be carrying the invisible weight of early emotional detachment — something that starts in childhood and quietly grows into every area of adult life. And the worst part? Most people don’t even know they’re carrying it. Let’s talk about it — not in psychological jargon, but in real-life terms , so we can finally heal what we never got. πΆπ½ What Is Early Emotional Detachment? Emotional detachment in childhood happens when a child: Doesn’t feel emotionally safe, seen, or nurtured Is told to “stop crying,” “be strong,” or “grow up” too soon Is p...