Hi EmotionsTalk family,
Sometimes the hardest wounds to talk about are the ones that never looked like wounds at all.
You may not have experienced abuse or trauma in the traditional sense—but maybe you grew up, or lived, in an environment where your emotions were ignored, minimized, or never truly seen.
That’s emotional neglect—and its effects run deep.
🧠You Might’ve Searched:
- “Why do I feel numb or emotionally disconnected?”
- “I don’t remember being hurt but I still feel broken”
- “Signs of emotional neglect”
- “Healing from childhood emotional neglect”
- “Why do I feel invisible or unworthy?”
If so, you’re not alone—and your experience is valid, even if no one ever told you it mattered.
đź©ą What Emotional Neglect Can Look Like:
- Being told to “toughen up” or “stop crying”
- Feeling like your emotions were a burden to others
- Having your needs ignored or minimized
- Learning to suppress feelings just to keep peace
- Not knowing how to name or express what you feel now
💬 Let’s Reflect:
- Have you ever realized your emotional needs were overlooked?
- How has that shaped your current relationships or self-worth?
- What helps you start honoring your emotions today?
You can share a story, a feeling, a moment of realization—or simply drop a 🕳️ emoji if this topic resonates quietly with you tonight.
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You didn’t imagine your needs.
You deserved to be heard back then—and you still do now.
Let’s talk about what was missing, and how we begin to heal.
— Echo
