Survivors of parental neglect and abandonment, particularly those abandoned during their teen or adult years, often internalize the burden of blame unfairly placed on them by others.
Survivors of parental neglect and abandonment, particularly those abandoned during their teen or adult years, often internalize the burden of blame unfairly placed on them by others.
Knowing what to say—and what not to say—to a loved one who grew up with a mentally ill parent can be difficult. These tips can help guide the process for you
Knowing what to say—and what not to say—to a loved one who grew up with a mentally ill parent can be difficult. These tips can help guide the process for you
New research has illuminated how traumatic experiences during childhood can literally alter the structure and chemistry of the brain, leading to long-lasting consequences.
New research has illuminated how traumatic experiences during childhood can literally alter the structure and chemistry of the brain, leading to long-lasting consequences.
It is difficult to explain the trauma of abandonment by a parent to those who have not experienced it. A new book called 'No Son of Mine' does just that.
It is difficult to explain the trauma of abandonment by a parent to those who have not experienced it. A new book called 'No Son of Mine' does just that.
The case of Gypsy Rose Blanchard has captured the public's attention, in part due to its psychological intrigue, sparking widespread fascination and debate about victimhood.
The case of Gypsy Rose Blanchard has captured the public's attention, in part due to its psychological intrigue, sparking widespread fascination and debate about victimhood.
Seasonal mood changes are nothing new. For those sensitive to heat or extreme temperatures, the summer months may be synonymous with discomfort rather than relaxation.
Seasonal mood changes are nothing new. For those sensitive to heat or extreme temperatures, the summer months may be synonymous with discomfort rather than relaxation.
The cycle of domestic violence is upheld by systemic inequalities that benefit those in positions of privilege and authority, leaving poor victims with few, if any, supports.
The cycle of domestic violence is upheld by systemic inequalities that benefit those in positions of privilege and authority, leaving poor victims with few, if any, supports.
While building friendships in childhood may have seemed effortless, many individuals find that making new friends becomes noticeably more difficult as they grow older.
While building friendships in childhood may have seemed effortless, many individuals find that making new friends becomes noticeably more difficult as they grow older.
Because of the stigma of parental abandonment, many survivors struggle to recognize their experiences. Understanding that it wasn't your fault helps decrease shame.
Because of the stigma of parental abandonment, many survivors struggle to recognize their experiences. Understanding that it wasn't your fault helps decrease shame.
For those who had traumatic upbringings, nostalgia can serve as a double-edged sword, evoking bittersweet memories that are intertwined with both joy and pain.
For those who had traumatic upbringings, nostalgia can serve as a double-edged sword, evoking bittersweet memories that are intertwined with both joy and pain.
It’s increasingly common for someone to be diagnosed with a condition such as ADHD or autism as an adult. A diagnosis often brings relief, but it can also come with as many questions as answers.