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 18, 2024A response icon3Jun 18, 2024A response icon3
Understanding Avoidance: Why We Do It and How to StopWhen the people in your life who guide and protect you (your parents) teach you that your feelings are irrelevant, you believe them.9h agoA response icon29h agoA response icon2
8 Signs of Emotional Neglect in a FamilyAs adults, most of us tend to minimize the impact our birth families, or what therapists call the “family of origin,” have on our daily…3d agoA response icon193d agoA response icon19
3 Challenges of Having Emotionally Neglectful ParentsEmotionally neglectful parents, some through no fault of their own, simply don’t notice or respond to their children’s feelings enough…May 16A response icon2May 16A response icon2
How Emotional Neglect Disrupts Mother-Child RelationshipsThe world is full of people who love their mothers, most of them very much. But love comes in many different shapes, sizes, forms, and…May 9A response icon7May 9A response icon7
Why Emotional Neglect Leaves People Feeling FlawedJavier has trouble opening up and keeping conversations going. He wonders why social interactions are so challenging for him, and he…May 6A response icon6May 6A response icon6
5 Ways Childhood Emotional Neglect Can Interfere With DatingSome children are literally raised to hide their emotional needs. They are taught to hide their feelings and make sure no one sees that…Apr 29A response icon2Apr 29A response icon2
How Emotional Neglect Silently Travels Through GenerationsWhat didn’t happen to you this morning?Mar 28A response icon4Mar 28A response icon4