Do Your Parents Emotionally Abuse You?
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Question of
How do your parents respond when you express your emotions?
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They dismiss or belittle my feelings.
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They listen and try to understand.
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They make it about themselves instead.
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They get angry or defensive.
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Question of
Do you feel supported in your achievements or efforts?
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Rarely, they always seem to find flaws.
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Sometimes, but it feels conditional.
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Yes, they’re proud and encouraging.
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They don’t acknowledge my achievements at all.
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Question of
When you make mistakes, how do your parents typically react?
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They criticize or ridicule me.
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They guide me through it patiently.
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They hold it over me for a long time.
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They ignore it completely.
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Question of
Do you feel like you can be your authentic self around your parents?
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No, I always feel judged or misunderstood.
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Sometimes, but I need to tread carefully.
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Yes, they accept me as I am.
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I feel like I need to hide parts of myself.
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Question of
How often do your parents use guilt to influence your decisions?
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Very often; it’s their go-to method.
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Occasionally, but I don’t think they mean harm.
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Rarely, but it still happens.
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Never, they respect my autonomy.
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Question of
When you need help or comfort, how do your parents respond?
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They downplay my struggles or make me feel weak.
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They help, but it feels transactional.
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They’re genuinely there for me.
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They’re unavailable or dismissive.
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Question of
Do your parents make you feel loved unconditionally?
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No, it always feels like I have to earn it.
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Sometimes, but it’s not consistent.
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Yes, I know they love me for who I am.
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I’m not sure if they truly love me at all.
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