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Childhood Emotional Neglect: How It Impacts Relationships in Adulthood

Childhood Emotional Neglect: How It Impacts Relationships in Adulthood

Childhood emotional neglect (CEN) is a term that refers to a pattern of neglectful parenting where parents fail to provide adequate emotional support and validation to their children. While physical neglect, abuse, and other forms of trauma are often more readily recognized, CEN can be equally damaging, leading to a variety of negative outcomes that can persist into adulthood.