Many adults neglect their own needs without realizing it. Learn how self-neglect develops, the subtle ways it appears, and ...

Emotional neglect is heavy and those overlooked feelings from our early years can leave a lasting imprint on our adult lives. While it might not be dinner party conversation, understanding the nuances ...

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You don’t have to grow up in a loud, chaotic household to carry invisible wounds. Sometimes, it’s what didn’t happen that leaves the deepest scars. Emotional neglect often looks like quiet ...

Growing up without emotional warmth can shape how we see relationships as adults. When caregivers are physically present but ...

We live in a society that greatly values intelligence. Many parents and their children are focused on getting good grades and attending college. And this is great! Intelligence and knowledge are vital ...

The long-term effects of childhood emotional neglect (C.E.N.) can impact a person's ability to form and maintain emotional bonds. Being able to heal often starts with recognizing the source of the ...

As a child, you may have felt neglected because your parents weren't around or didn't pay enough attention to you. As an adult, you might seriously be questioning effect of what you've gone through, ...

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Inner Child is Health and Me's new mental health series where we deep dive into lesser-known aspects of child psychology and how it shapes you as you grow up. Often unheard, mistaken, and ...