48 Case Studies 04: The Nagging Wife

Mable has struggled with insecurity her entire life. Her earliest memories involve her parents’ consistent displeasure with her, valuing her outward appearance in social contexts over her well-being. This fear-driven parenting model shaped Mable’s need to prove herself and escape the feelings of inadequacy instilled by her parents. After you toss in Adamic shame, it was a crippling double-whammy.