Healing From Emotional Neglect
Realising that you experienced emotional neglect growing up can bring up a lot of mixed emotions; relief, sadness, anger, even confusion.
You might find yourself wondering, “Now that I know… what do I do with this?”
How Emotional Neglect Shows Up in Adult Relationships
When we think about childhood emotional neglect, it’s easy to focus only not he past. But the trust is, its effects often follow us into adulthood - especially into our relationships.
How Parentification Impacts Adult Relationships—And What You Can Do About It
If you grew up shouldering responsibilities that weren’t yours—whether that meant caring for younger siblings, managing household tasks, or acting as your parent’s emotional support system—you likely experienced parentification. At the time, you may not have even realised it was happening. It was just “normal.”
What is a Balanced Relationship?
At the heart of our existence is our need to be intimate with and loved by another. But it can often feel like there are so many obstacles in our way.
Staying Independent While In A Relationship
There is not really one particular definition of a “healthy” relationship, as it depends on the ever-changing needs of those in the relationship. These needs change from person to person, and as we grow and experience life. So, a healthy relationship in your 20s will look very different from a healthy relationship in your 40s.