Emotional Neglect in Adulthood: How Subtle Childhood Neglect Shapes Your Emotions, Relationships, and Self-Worth-and How to Heal, Set Boundaries, and (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9798257810480)

Do you feel disconnected, emotionally numb, or unsure why relationships feel harder than they should?

You may not have experienced obvious trauma. Your childhood may have looked normal from the outside. But if your emotional needs were overlooked, minimized, or ignored, the effects can follow you into adulthood in ways that are difficult to explain.

This is a practical and deeply insightful guide to understanding how childhood emotional neglect shapes your self-worth, emotional patterns, and relationships today.

This book helps you recognize the subtle signs of growing up unseen and unsupported, including people-pleasing, over-independence, difficulty expressing emotions, and feeling disconnected even around others. It explains why these patterns develop and why they continue, even when you are trying to change.

Inside, you will learn how to:

• Identify the hidden impact of emotional neglect on your daily life
• Understand your emotional triggers and behavioral patterns
• Reconnect with your feelings and rebuild emotional awareness
• Set healthy boundaries without guilt or fear
• Break cycles of self-sabotage and unhealthy relationships
• Reclaim your identity and build lasting self-trust

With clear explanations and actionable strategies, this book offers a grounded approach to healing childhood emotional neglect, improving emotional regulation, and creating healthier, more secure relationships.

If you have ever felt like something was missing but could not name it, this book will help you understand why and show you how to move forward with clarity and confidence.

Author: Hannah Rutherford
ISBN-13: 9798257810480
Publisher: Independently Published
Language: English
Published: 04/17/2026
Pages: 222
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.67lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.47d