PinnedChildhood Emotional Neglect: The BeginningsThe world is full of people who walk through their lives appearing perfectly fine. But underneath, they are struggling in a very private…Jun 184Jun 184
3 Things Missing From Every Emotionally Neglectful Family’s HolidaysIf you grew up with your feelings ignored by your parents, there’s nothing like the holidays to drive it home to your heart.22h ago22h ago
Emotional Neglect Is a Common Cause of Holiday EmptinessIt’s the holidays. Empty feelings are not unusual but are seldom talked about. What are you feeling these days?Dec 135Dec 135
The Role of Childhood Emotional Neglect in Borderline PersonalityMiranda sobs into her hands after another fight with her partner, Mark. She feels empty, abandoned, and angry. “I hate him. How could he…Dec 104Dec 104
A Day in the Life of an Emotionally Neglected CoupleChildhood Emotional Neglect does not go away just because you grow up.Dec 64Dec 64
How to Learn a Valuable Lifetime Skill: Self-SoothingMost people don’t give much thought to self-soothing. Yet it is a powerful ability to have and one of the most important life skills you…Nov 264Nov 264
5 Extraordinary Strengths of the Emotionally NeglectedWith their heads held high, but their spirits lower than should be, they walk among us.Nov 228Nov 228
The Unique Effects of Emotional Neglect on Highly Sensitive PeopleIn the late 1990s, research conducted by psychologists and neuroscientists confirmed that some people were simply “wired” differently…Nov 1513Nov 1513
5 Ways to Become More AssertiveIs either of these remarks, spoken to a neighbor, assertive?Nov 122Nov 122
How Emotional Neglect From Childhood Can Hold You BackAs the author of the first two books about Childhood Emotional Neglect (CEN), I have discovered that scores of people have…Nov 513Nov 513