BREAK THE CYCLE!

          There are four basic attachment styles. Secure which fosters self-confidence and trust, Fearful which fosters insecurities, Dismissive which fosters superiority complexes, and Anxious/ambivalent which fosters emotional instability. I always knew that my upbringing affected me, but I could never find the words to express just how exactly. The section on attachment styles really spoke to me. I found an accurate description of my mother’s caregiving style, and the attachment style that ensued seemed to describe me just as a lifelong friend would. While I was always aware of her parenting style, I was never aware of the concrete affects her behaviors had on me until I came face to face with them on the page. For those who have enjoyed or practice secure attachment styles: you are very fortunate and keep up the good work. For those who have not: it is never too late to forgive and move on. If you find yourself mistreating your children try to remember that they are innocent and trusting, and that your actions do have lasting consequences on their lives. I am so proud to say that I am the mother of two young boys and I am providing them with a secure environment despite not having one of my own.