32 Ways Growing Up Without Emotional Support Can Still Affect You as an Adult
Some wounds don’t show up as scars. They show up as silence. Overthinking. People-pleasing. Struggling to ask for help. When you grow up without emotional support—without warmth, attunement, or safety—it doesn’t just disappear when you turn 18. It follows you into adulthood, quietly shaping your relationships, self-worth, and sense of belonging. You might look “high-functioning”…
