A psychologist shares common signs.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Emotional neglect is heavy and those overlooked feelings from our early years can leave a lasting imprint on our adult lives.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. 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 ...

Some parents mean well yet still miss a child’s emotional needs. Learn how this invisible pattern forms, how it affects ...

Imagine not getting a call from your best friend on your birthday, never getting that job promotion you’ve been waiting years for, or learning you won’t be able to have a child. These are examples of ...

What does it take for a parent to emotionally neglect their child? Surprisingly, it takes nothing. Emotional Neglect in families tends to happen organically, as it’s passed down silently and invisibly ...

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The emotional scars may be invisible, but these behaviors reveal just how deep childhood neglect can run. Love is a vital aspect of fulfilling the emotional needs of a child. Without the feeling of ...

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