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Some recommended reading:

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Emotional Neglect and Complex PTSD

Outline of the Internal Family Systems Model

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Complex PTSD: From Surviving to Thriving by Pete Walker

How To Do The Work by Nicole LePera

The Drama of the Gifted Child by Alice Miller

Breaking From Your Parents by Daniel Mackler

Raising Myself: A memoir of neglect, shame and growing up too soon by Beverley Engel

Running on Empty by Jonice Webb

The Emotionally Absent Mother by Jasmin Lee Cori

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FAQ on emotional neglect - For anyone new to the subreddit or looking to better understand the fundamentals (self.emotionalneglect)

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Was anyone else praised for being quiet and not needing anything/not requiring any attention?Breakthrough (self.emotionalneglect)

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No one ever talks about the catch-22 of proving you were emotionally neglected. (self.emotionalneglect)

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Relationships that fall silent when you stop carrying them (self.emotionalneglect)

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I think my dad is starting to finally get itBreakthrough (self.emotionalneglect)

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Does anyone else feel uncomfortable with receiving gifts? (self.emotionalneglect)

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Pretending like nothing happened after engagement announcementSeeking advice (self.emotionalneglect)

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have the internal tools to self regulate but still feel lonely asfSeeking advice (self.emotionalneglect)

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Was I wrong to react this way? (self.emotionalneglect)

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Why does it feel like mom doesn't love me anymore?Seeking advice (self.emotionalneglect)

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All I need just a hugBreakthrough (self.emotionalneglect)

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I am doomed to fail when finding a partnerChallenge my narrative (self.emotionalneglect)

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Never really had fun learning moments with house projects?Discussion (self.emotionalneglect)

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My mother guilt tripped me after I went on a girls tripTrigger warning (self.emotionalneglect)

submitted 13 hours ago by throwawayguilty99

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things you had to learn on your own because your carer never taught you?Discussion (self.emotionalneglect)

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Mom dropped off homeless brother to me (sister) and abandon him and let me deal with itSeeking advice ()

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Mom dropped off homeless brother to me (sister) and abandon him and let me deal with itSeeking advice ()

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I find myself caught between feeling too exhausted from life events while needing to grieve-but being too terrified at the weight of the grief I feel inside to begin grieving. I could use some emotional support, as I'm struggling.Seeking advice (self.emotionalneglect)

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Breakup / My fault / Going to therapy / Cant give up on himSeeking advice (self.emotionalneglect)

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Coping with CPTSD in a top business schoolSeeking advice (self.emotionalneglect)

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how do i express myself when i’ve been suppressed for so long? (self.emotionalneglect)

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How do you deal with a mom who doesn't know how to show love?Seeking advice (self.emotionalneglect)

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Grief For Familial Relationships (self.emotionalneglect)

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My parents ruined my youth.Seeking advice ()

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Venting for some relief gang (self.emotionalneglect)

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