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Mourning the Death of Your Childhood Imaginary Friend | The Healing Project
In this episode of The Healing Project, host Dervla Meara explores the profound and often overlooked grief associated with losing your childhood imaginary friend. This is not a lighthearted discussion about cute playmates, but a deep dive into emotional wellness, resilience, and the psychological necessity of these companions during vulnerable years. If you have ever felt a hollow ache for a friend who never physically existed, or if you struggle with self-validation and inner criticism, this episode offers a compassionate space to acknowledge that loss. We discuss how imaginary friends…
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