The psychological pain of abandonment is a great one and remains as an impacting undercurrent for much of one's life. Attachments are important as the abandonment may have taken place quite early in life. It could be that, like many historical figures, the abandoned( or saved if you wish) may have obtained an alternative and happier fate as a result of the abandonment. Abandonment is more of an emotional description because, in fact, maybe someone was trying to save or better your life chances. The glass is half full or half empty when saved or abandoned. The truth is that you are alive and you can be thankful for that and take opportunities going forward. How would you like your eggs; sunny side up or runny? They are still eggs. You can cook half the egg and abandon; I mean save the rest for later.