: Bradshaw posits that unmet childhood needs for safety, validation, and love stay with us into adulthood. This "wounded child" can drive dysfunctional behaviors like codependency, addiction, trust issues, and chronic emptiness. Toxic Shame
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The book operates on the belief that most adult dysfunctions—including addictions, depression, and intimacy issues—stem from a whose developmental needs were not met .