How do I know if I'm carrying emotional wounds from the past?

One of the most common questions I hear from my clients is about suppressed emotional wounds. They often wonder, "How do I know if I'm carrying emotional wounds from the past? Or if I'm in a relationship with someone who has buried their emotions so deeply that they can’t be emotionally supportive?"

These wounds often stem from childhood experiences especially when we didn’t feel seen, heard, or accepted for who we truly were. If we were raised in environments where discipline outweighed compassion, or where fear and control were the dominant ways of parenting, those experiences can shape how we show up in relationships as adults.

When someone is emotionally unavailable, it's not always because they don't care. It may be because they learned to bury their feelings in order to survive. Whether it’s us or our partner carrying this pain, the first step toward healing is recognizing where it comes from and approaching it with awareness and compassion.

Remember, you deserve to feel safe, supported, and seen.

With love,
Christine