People who grew up feeling like their thoughts and emotions didn't count often have trouble expressing themselves as adults. Here's how they can take back their voice.
emotional neglect, I have discovered that scores of people have had something vital robbed from them in childhood. And most don't know that it’s missing.Not literally, of course. Most emotionally neglected people have plenty to say and they say it. They are quick to say things like:Sure, I’ll do that with you.While this may seem like a random collection of statements, they all share a common theme. They are all about “you” and not about “me.
Children are born with a voice that they are innately wired to use. What a baby feels and thinks has no filter. It comes out automatically and immediately.The Voice of the Emotionally Neglected Childshow your emotions clearly for all to see. But your parents act as if everything is fine and don’t seem to notice.
Imagine going through every day of your childhood receiving little feedback about who you are. Feedback such as:
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