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Jul 2025
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Growing Pains of Becoming Securely Attac...

Jessica Da Silva, LMFT
About this episode

This week on the podcast, we’re talking about the growing pains of becoming securely attached.⁣

It’s not just sunshine and inner peace—real healing requires honesty, self-responsibility, and often, some very uncomfortable shifts.

Whether it’s walking away from misaligned connections, holding firmer boundaries, or realizing that peace is better than intensity… becoming secure means learning to trust yourself, even when it’s hard.⁣

If you’ve been wondering why this healing journey feels so tough sometimes—this episode is for you. You’re not broken, you’re growing 💛


*Learn about 1:1 Attachment Coaching with Jessica here.

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