I ain't afraid of no ghost

#169:  Have you ever been left on read, ghosted, or flat-out ignored? That sinking feeling when someone vanishes without explanation isn"t just annoying—it can trigger deep emotional wounds we didn"t even know we had. In this deeply personal episode, I open up about my own triggers around being ignored, tracing them back to childhood experiences with parental figures who weren"t consistently present. When that first text goes unanswered, many of us immediately turn inward, questioning what we did wrong—but the truth is, ghosting reveals far more about the person doing it than about us. We dive into the psychology behind why people disappear without explanation: fear of confrontation, emotional immaturity, avoidant attachment styles, our swipe-and-discard dating culture, and sometimes just plain lack of empathy. Understanding these motivations doesn"t excuse the behavior, but it can help us stop taking it so personally. The real magic happens when we learn to reclaim our power in these situations. I share six practical strategies for dealing with being ghosted, from resisting the urge to chase after someone to finding closure within ourselves rather than waiting for it from others. Your value doesn"t decrease because someone failed to see it—and you never need to beg for basic respect. Whether you"re currently nursing the sting of being ghosted or want to better understand why it hurts so much when someone goes silent, this episode offers both validation and practical wisdom. Ready to take your power back when someone leaves you on read? Listen now, and let"s navigate this modern relationship challenge together. You can now send us a text to ask a question or review the show. We would love to hear from you! Follow me on social: https://www.instagram.com/babbles_nonsense/