Is it normal to feel disconnected from parents?

Sometimes, emotional detachment may be the result of traumatic events, such as childhood abuse or neglect. Children who are abused or neglected may develop emotional detachment as a means of survival. Children require a lot of emotional connection from their parents or caregivers.

Does it feel like my family doesn’t care about me?

Although you might feel like your family doesn’t care, it’s never usually that simple. There are steps you can take right now to improve family ties — so you no longer feel like a victim over how they behave. In this article, we’ll run through 18 telltale signs that your family doesn’t care about you and how to deal with it.

Why do I feel like my family is controlling?

Living under the threat of a disproportionate reaction breeds tension, hinders communication and as a consequence, can create secrecy within a family. Rather than respect your life choices and support you, it may feel like your family is always trying to manipulate you into doing what they want.

How can I help my parents who have been emotionally neglected?

Try to find compassion for your parents – Often, when you can see how your own parents were emotionally neglected, you can feel some compassion for what they didn’t get. This can help you to feel less angry and frustrated with them for failing you. Anticipate and prepare – Think about whether to tell your parents about your discovery of CEN.

Why do I feel like I have to hide things from family?

You may feel afraid to tell certain family members things for fear of how they will react — always feeling like you have to hide what is going on in order to try and keep the peace. Living under the threat of a disproportionate reaction breeds tension, hinders communication and as a consequence, can create secrecy within a family.