Well, hello there. It's me, Terry Cole here, and welcome back to our best of December series here on the Terry Cole show.

So this month, we're counting down the top five most popular episodes of all time.

And today we are diving into episode number two. We are getting there.

One that really struck a chord with so many of you.

This episode covers an often overlooked yet deeply impactful topic,

emotional neglect. So unlike physical harm, emotional neglect can be much harder to recognize,

and it's so easy for people to downplay. In my therapy practice, you know, people would say,

oh, it's not like I was abused. But if you were emotionally

neglected, that does constitute as abuse. And if you minimize its impact, a lot of times people

don't get the help that they need, right? In reality, emotional needs going unmet in childhood

profoundly shapes how we see ourselves and others and the world around us too.

So from struggling with boundaries to hyper-independence and harsh self-criticism,

the effects of emotional neglect can really run deep,

often creating patterns that keep us stuck in unsatisfying relationships

or having an unsatisfying relationship to ourselves in adulthood.

So if you've ever felt unseen, undervalued, or struggle with feeling not good enough,

let's say, or if you're just curious to learn more about how emotional neglect might be

influencing your life, this episode is for you, my friend. I'll walk you through what emotional neglect can look

like, how it shows up in adult life, and most importantly, the steps that you can take to start

healing. And if you're new here, well, hello and welcome. I'd love for you to join this community,

so make sure to hit the subscribe button to catch every episode in this best of Series and Beyond. All right, let's dive in and explore how we can build

healthier relationships with ourselves and others by healing the impact of emotional neglect.

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