r/emotionalneglect
116k members
r/emotionalneglect is a subreddit with 116k members. The community frequently discusses parents, emotional neglect, mom, family, and neglect, and the most common flair used is seeking advice, discussion, trigger warning, advice not wanted, and breakthrough.
This is still a new community where we're trying to frame the discussion of a very overlooked part of the human condition: childhood emotional neglect by primary caregivers. Help us get things started by contributing your thoughts and inviting others to join.
Popular Topics in r/emotionalneglect
#1
Parents
57 posts
#2
Emotional Neglect
34 posts
#3
Mom
28 posts
#4
Family
27 posts
#5
Neglect
23 posts
#6
Emotional
17 posts
#7
Trauma
15 posts
#8
Relationship
13 posts
#9
Love
10 posts
#10
Abuse
8 posts
Flair Used in r/emotionalneglect
#1
Seeking advice
: "I grew up with two immature parents that forced me to be overmature as a kid and now I am paying the price as an adult."
51 posts
#2
Discussion
: "What are the red flags related to your parents. The kinda of events or moments that looking back on really shown that they weren't a good parent and that something is wrong with them. Not talking about the obvious monsters but the ones who fucked up in ways that a responsible parent wouldn't."
21 posts
#3
Trigger warning
: "I'm exhaused, I can't do this anymore"
8 posts
#4
Advice not wanted
: "I envy people with good families and good friends so much ðŸ˜"
7 posts
#5
Breakthrough
: "One of the worst things is realizing that the people who made your childhood a living hell got away with it."
5 posts
#6
Challenge my narrative
: "Parents that teach you not to stand up for yourself and don't let you stand up for yourself are the worst."
2 posts
#7
Sharing insight
: "I didn't realize how effed up my upbringing was until I told a buddy this weekend."
2 posts
#8
Sharing resource
: "Sequel to Running on Empty Explores Impact of Childhood Emotional Neglect on Adult Relationships"
1 post
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+31k members(36.1%)
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Last updated: September 5, 2026