The Cruel Art Of Yearning - Anxious Attachment
The Cruel Art Of Yearning - Anxious Attachment
The Cruel Art of Yearning is a collection of modern poetry, short essays, art, and reflections that captures the inner dialogue and mind of someone with extreme anxious attachment.
It depicts the mind of a deeply attached hopeless romantic, dissecting every aspect of yearning and self-abandonment.
Chapter by chapter, the book explores what it feels like to need someone and feel trapped in something that hurts you. It moves through the highs, the withdrawal, and the humiliating moments, all the way to transformation and accountability.
Not for dismissive avoidants
Wings in Captivity focuses on fearful-avoidant attachment, not dismissive. Most chapters center on the experience of wanting closeness while being afraid of it. Dismissive avoidants have a different experience, so this book may not resonate with that attachment style. We value transparency to ensure your time and money aren't wasted.
When will I get my order?
Tracking is provided once your order ships, and we respond promptly to any questions along the way. We’ll prepare your order as quickly as possible and email you your tracking details so you can follow its progress.
Delivery typically takes 4–14 days after shipment, depending on your country and how your order is fulfilled. These timeframes are estimates, and we’re here to help if you need an update.
Which book is for me?
If you have anxious attachment, The Cruel Art of Yearning is for you. It focuses on what anxious attachment feels like, and at the end offers reflections on self-love and accountability. It touches on avoidant attachment too, but only briefly near the end.
Wings in Captivity focuses only on fearful avoidant attachment, though it can also gravitate toward disorganized attachment. It is not for dismissive avoidants.
