For the Lord will not forsake his people; he will not abandon his heritage. – Psalm 94:14

It is a sad reality that abandonment and neglect of many kinds exist in our world. Even where there may not have been physical abuse, there may be scars left by neglect or abandonment. Even worse, the trauma can go unnoticed for years, affecting a person’s life and relationships far beyond the events or conditions that created it.

Spousal abandonment occurs when a person leaves their spouse without warning or justification and is unable to be located after reasonable attempts to find them.

Child abandonment happens when a parent or guardian either exits a child’s life or refuses to provide for the child’s needs, whether physical, emotional, or psychological.

Neglect is any failure (whether willful, careless, or through indifference) to provide for the needs of someone for whom one is responsible.

Abandonment and neglect can result in a number of serious mental health issues, such as:

Abandonment and neglect are trauma-inducing and require healing. If you have suffered from either or both of them, you should seek help immediately. The counselors at Lake Forest Christian Counseling will come alongside you and help you work through the pain so you can find healing and wholeness.

The professional counselors at Lake Forest Christian Counseling offer compassionate, Bible-based counseling for those suffering from trauma related to neglect or abandonment. They believe that it is possible to overcome whatever issues you may be facing and find health and healing.