Father loss Quiz

The impact of a father loss on a daughter is vast and often it is difficult for a women to make sense of the fact that many of her unhealthy relationship patterns, sabotaging behaviors, limiting beliefs and more are actually due to not having her dad in her life. But, once a daughter becomes aware of these beliefs and patterns she is then able to heal, release them and be free to experience the joy she was meant to.

Take a look at the list below and notice which traits resonate with you and best describe you.

  1. You may be unaware of unhealthy patterns in your relationships although others have tried to point them out to you.

  2. You may hold on to relationships fo far too long or cut people off before they can leave.

  3. You might engage in a “go away/please stay” relationship dynamic, which can become exhausting and unfulfilling.

  4. It may take you longer than others to let go of a failed relationship.

  5. You may be carrying around pain and anger that is years (or decades) old.

  6. You may have been overly sexual at a point in your life or pulled away from intimacy and avoided sex all together.

  7. You may have a warrior exterior but on the inside have broken parts that no one can see.

  8. You may feel like it is you against the world but are determined that you can do it on your own.

  9. You may try to be totally independent so you can never be let down by others.

  10. You may have tried to stay in total control in your relationships.

  11. You may be an overachiever, feeling the need to prove your value over and over again.

  12. You might battle anxiety and depression related to your feelings of self-worth or your fear of losing people you love.

  13. You may be intensely (but secretly) fearful that you will be abandoned again.

  14. You might wonder what it feels like to be in a “normal relationship” and what type of standards you should be setting.

  15. You often struggle with a lack of confidence and have a hard time making decisions.

  16. You may have missed opportunities in your personal or professional life due to your inability to trust your own judgement.

  17. You may find it difficult to open up, express vulnerability and connect with others.

  18. You often feel guarded and cautious when approaching intimacy.

  19. You may feel a deep emotional void that leaves you yearning for love and nurturing.

  20. You may question other’s intentions and struggle to trust.

  21. You may feel there is something inherently wrong with you and in order to protect yourself from rejection, you don’t allow others to get too close to you.

  22. You may have a hard time establishing your own sense of identity and being confident in that chosen identity.