Resolving childhood neglect as an adult
When our parents neglect us emotionally, it has serious consequences on our adult lives for decades to come.
by: E.B. Johnson
The relationships held between parents and their children is a sacred one, and the formative pieces on which we base our core beliefs about life. The bonds with share with our caretakers are special, but when those bonds are disrespected, dismissed, or we are injured beyond repair by the ones who claim to love us “above all else” — it can be hard to heal and let go of the anger you feel toward them (subconscious or not).
Feeling as though you were never emotionally safe or connected with your parents can lead to some serious symptoms later on in life that go a long way to undermine our longterm happiness and fulfillment. While we can heal this neglect in our adult lives, it’s a process that takes a lot of digging, brutal honesty, and commitment to facing up to emotions and memories that might make us uncomfortable.
What is emotional neglect?
Thinking about our childhoods, we don’t always consider the full extent of the emotional traumas that are inflicted on us. While physical neglect is a horrible and damaging event at every stage in life, so too is emotional…
