Struggling with Father Hunger and Emotional Neglect

[u/jesuusofsuburbia]

[20M] I grew up with a very difficult childhood. My father was emotionally unavailable, abusive, and distant. I was raised in a prison where he worked as the principal, and my older brother also mistreated me. Because of this, I have no connection with my father, and I’ve recently realized I may be dealing with something called 'father hunger.' I’ve always struggled with attachment issues, and I’m wondering if anyone else has been through something similar. How did you start healing from father hunger or emotional neglect? How do I form healthy attachments, especially if I get easily attached to people? Any advice on how to fill this emotional void and heal from these experiences?

[u/Ill_Match_9980]

Focus more on internal validation then outside applause. Everyone of us values our own life's and ourselves more then anybody but care more about the opinions of others more then our own.

Why? Stop it.