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r/emotionalneglect

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This is still a new community where we're trying to frame the discussion of a very overlooked part of the human condition: childhood emotional neglect. Help us get things started by contributing your thoughts and inviting others to join.

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to r/emotionalneglect by Potential-Injury-559
2 weeks ago
I'm so tired of talking about nothing
Discussion
to r/emotionalneglect by senditbackpls
1 month ago
Dismissive mother
Discussion
to r/emotionalneglect by yuanday
1 month ago
Trying to grow as an adult living at home. My mother just doesn't seem to care. She is a mess. I am struggling so hard.
Seeking advice
to r/emotionalneglect by New-Road7319
1 month ago
How bad is being brainwashed and gaslight all your life into thinking nothing is wrong?
Seeking advice
to r/emotionalneglect by coconut_hibiscus
1 month ago
Why do my friendships last so quickly and why are they always one sided and empty ?
Seeking advice
to r/emotionalneglect by ImpossibleRead4200
1 week ago
My friend told me I drain everyone’s energy. I don’t know how to act now.
Breakthrough
to r/emotionalneglect by New-Road7319
1 month ago
Idk why but I feel like I have to shut up on anything about me.
Trigger warning
to r/emotionalneglect by PurposeSpirited5154
1 month ago
Miserable life, about done
to r/emotionalneglect by InnerBalanceSeekr
1 month ago
Recognizing the Impact of Childhood Trauma on Adult Relationships – Part 1 of "A Decade of Witnessing Trauma and Searching for Real Healing
to r/emotionalneglect by Canuck_Voyageur
3 weeks ago
Needy vs Schitzoid?
Discussion
to r/emotionalneglect by InnerBalanceSeekr
1 month ago
A Decade of Witnessing Trauma and Searching for Real Healing-Here to Share What I've Learned
Sharing insight
to r/emotionalneglect by InnerBalanceSeekr
1 month ago
To Everyone Who’s Ever Felt Invisible: This Is for You
to r/emotionalneglect by InnerBalanceSeekr
1 month ago
To Those Who Grew Up Feeling Like a Burden: You Were Never Meant to Carry That Weight
to r/emotionalneglect by DumbQuestions_123
2 months ago
How do I find a therapist who will actually help me?
Seeking advice
to r/emotionalneglect by QueensGambit90
2 months ago
Just realised my mum never agrees with me
Sharing insight
to r/emotionalneglect by coconut_hibiscus
1 month ago
I don’t know how to make friends who like me for me, I only get narcissistic , selfish parasites
Seeking advice
to r/emotionalneglect by Reasonable-Cup-6197
4 months ago
Emotional Support? More Like a Nodding Contest
to r/emotionalneglect by james2772
4 months ago
Never felt that I was helpful
to r/emotionalneglect by GeneralAd4957
4 months ago
Anyone else always been broken up with but never been the one to break up?
Seeking advice
to r/emotionalneglect by jjgeny
2 months ago
How do you manage your emotions?
Seeking advice
to r/emotionalneglect by Zuzuzushi
6 months ago
How many of you have a functional friend group in person/ have any friends?
Discussion
to r/emotionalneglect by Zuzuzushi
6 months ago
I hate my family using me as a point of discussion.
to r/emotionalneglect by Zuzuzushi
6 months ago
I wish I had someone to just complain to.
to r/emotionalneglect by Zuzuzushi
6 months ago
How do you not hold your parents accountable?
Seeking advice
to r/emotionalneglect by Zuzuzushi
6 months ago
Never having family to talk to.
Trigger warning