When Nothing "Bad Enough" Happened: Recognizing Emotional Neglect From Childhood

There wasn't one major traumatic event you can point to. So you wonder why you're struggling now. Why is it so difficult to ask for help? Why do you feel responsible for everyone else's emotions? Why do you shut down during conflict? Why does disappointing someone feel unbearable? Why can you take care of everyone except yourself? Sometimes the answer isn't only about what happened during childhood. Sometimes it's about what you needed and didn't receive. That's where emotional neglect can come in.