The Father Wound Begins

"My father resented my light, so he dimmed it."

Caribbean men don’t show emotion—that’s what they told me. But what I learned was this: his silence was punishment, his abandonment was power. He withheld love and presence to remain in control. Praise for me made him quiet. I was the reflection of his unlived dreams, and that made me his target.

🧠 Narc Traits:
Emotional neglect, conditional attention, jealousy masked as "tough love."

🌺 Chakra Focus: Solar Plexus & Throat
🪞Journal Prompt:

• What did I crave most from my father that I never received?

• How did his absence shape my view of love?

• Who did I try to become to earn his attention?

✨ Affirmation:
“I no longer chase love—I embody it.”

🧬 Nervous System Impact:
Suppressed voice, overachievement, approval-seeking in relationships.

🕯 Symbolic Quote:
“A father’s silence becomes a daughter’s self-doubt—until she breaks the cycle.”