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20/01/2024 GMT

Feeling unwanted

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How to heal from a childhood without love

Yvonne felt unwanted as a child growing up in Taiwan. Now living in Germany she feels this lack of love in childhood continues to impact her life. Sister Dang Nghiem offers advice

Yvonne was born in Taiwan, and from her earliest years was told she was not wanted by her parents. Now living in Germany, she feels the lack of love she received in childhood continues to impact her ability to form loving relationships, or to love and accept herself. Sister Dang Nghiem, a Buddhist nun, offers advice on how she can heal by becoming a loving parent to herself. 

Presenter: Sana Safi
Producers: Zoe Gelber and Charlie Taylor

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