Do Your Parents Emotionally Abuse You?

  • Question of

    How do your parents respond when you express your emotions?

    • They dismiss or belittle my feelings.
    • They listen and try to understand.
    • They make it about themselves instead.
    • They get angry or defensive.
  • Question of

    Do you feel supported in your achievements or efforts?

    • Rarely, they always seem to find flaws.
    • Sometimes, but it feels conditional.
    • Yes, they’re proud and encouraging.
    • They don’t acknowledge my achievements at all.
  • Question of

    When you make mistakes, how do your parents typically react?

    • They criticize or ridicule me.
    • They guide me through it patiently.
    • They hold it over me for a long time.
    • They ignore it completely.
  • Question of

    Do you feel like you can be your authentic self around your parents?

    • No, I always feel judged or misunderstood.
    • Sometimes, but I need to tread carefully.
    • Yes, they accept me as I am.
    • I feel like I need to hide parts of myself.
  • Question of

    How often do your parents use guilt to influence your decisions?

    • Very often; it’s their go-to method.
    • Occasionally, but I don’t think they mean harm.
    • Rarely, but it still happens.
    • Never, they respect my autonomy.
  • Question of

    When you need help or comfort, how do your parents respond?

    • They downplay my struggles or make me feel weak.
    • They help, but it feels transactional.
    • They’re genuinely there for me.
    • They’re unavailable or dismissive.
  • Question of

    Do your parents make you feel loved unconditionally?

    • No, it always feels like I have to earn it.
    • Sometimes, but it’s not consistent.
    • Yes, I know they love me for who I am.
    • I’m not sure if they truly love me at all.

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