Most people don’t realise they’re seeking validation — until it starts costing them something. It can show up quietly. Over-explaining yourself. Needing reassurance before making decisions. Feeling unsettled when a message goes unanswered. Measuring your worth through approval, attention, or being chosen. At its core, validation-seeking isn’t about insecurity. It’s about safety. Many of us learned early on that being accepted, praised, or liked meant we were okay. That connec

We often enter the healing journey with quiet hope. Hope that we’ll feel better soon. Hope that the tears will stop, the past will loosen...