Woman Wound - Disconnected Sisterhood (Relationships with Others/Networking)

Description:

Disconnected Sisterhood occurs when you feel isolated, struggle to form meaningful connections, or have difficulty trusting others. This wound may manifest in both personal and professional relationships and can lead to feelings of loneliness and a lack of support.

How to Identify the Block:

• You find it difficult to trust others, even when they offer support.
• You feel awkward or anxious in networking or group settings.
• You often feel isolated, even when you are surrounded by people.
• Constantly compares oneself to others, especially in similar fields.
• Feels envy or resentment when others succeed.
• Experiences self-doubt or inferiority after viewing others’ achievements.
• Frequently questions personal worth or abilities based on others’ success.
• Avoids taking action due to feeling inadequate compared to others.

Where It Might Have Come From:

• Childhood experiences of betrayal or rejection, which led to a lack of trust in others.
• Family dynamics that emphasized independence or discouraged open emotional connection.
• Ancestral patterns of disconnection, lack of emotional intimacy, or mistrust of others.

How to Clear It:

• Begin to open up about small things with people you trust and gradually increase your vulnerability.
• Attend events or join groups where you can meet like-minded individuals and practice connecting.
• Nurture relationships that make you feel safe, supported, and accepted for who you truly are.

Journal Prompt:

• Reflect on a time when you felt deeply supported by someone. What qualities did that person have that made you feel safe?
• Are there any relationships in your life where you feel disconnected or unsupported? How can you begin to change that?
• What fears or beliefs about connection or vulnerability are holding you back from building relationships? What would happen if you embraced trust and openness?
• What does the person I compare myself to have that I desire?
• What are three strengths or qualities I have that I’m proud of?
• How would my life feel if I embraced my own journey fully?