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Did You Experience Emotional Neglect in Childhood

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Did You Experience Emotional Neglect in Childhood?

This quiz is about your childhood experiences that could be termed emotional neglect. Emotional neglect is about patterns that happen over time. It is not about things that happen once or twice, but the absence of adequate emotional support from your caregivers. It can be devastating to our emotional well-being and cause struggles and challenges as we age.

This quiz is for informational purposes only, but it may indicate the likelihood that you experienced childhood emotional neglect based on your childhood experiences. This type of quiz can be hard, so make sure to take care of yourself and give yourself time afterwards to comfort and care for yourself.

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Were you uncomfortable seeking support from your parents/caregivers?

2 / 20

Did your childhood environment lack structure (consistent meals and bedtimes, expectations, etc.)?

3 / 20

Do you remember times when your parents/caregivers failed to validate your experiences?

4 / 20

Do you remember your parents/caregivers celebrating your achievements?

5 / 20

Did it feel like your parents/caregivers were never there?

6 / 20

Did it feel like your parents/caregivers didn’t care about your wants and needs?

7 / 20

Did your parents/caregivers make you feel like you were a burden?

8 / 20

Did your parents/caregivers encourage your interests, talents, or passions?

9 / 20

Did your parents/caregivers regularly show you physical affection, such as hugs, kisses, and comforting touch?

10 / 20

Were you kept busy with electronic or video games to be kept quiet rather than your parents/caregivers spending time with you?

11 / 20

Did it feel like your parents never had time for you?

12 / 20

Were you expected to take responsibilities that were not appropriate for your age (for example, being responsible for younger siblings when 8 or 9 years old)?

13 / 20

Were you expected to suppress your emotions?

14 / 20

Did it seem like your parents/caregivers ignored you when you needed comfort or reassurance?

15 / 20

Did your parents/caregivers use you to satisfy their personal emotional needs (for example, venting about other adults)?

16 / 20

Did your parents/caregivers minimize or dismiss your feelings?

17 / 20

Did it feel like your parents/caregivers weren’t listening to you when you talked?

18 / 20

Were your parents often too busy to notice you?

19 / 20

Did your parents/caregivers ignore your feelings?

20 / 20

Were you blamed for challenges at school or at home?

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