When the Past Shows Up in the Body: Childhood Emotional Neglect and the Transition to Motherhood
Posted: February 10, 2026
Emotional neglect is one of the most common, and least recognized, forms of childhood maltreatment. Unlike abuse that leaves visible marks, emotional neglect is defined by what didn’t happen: the absence of emotional attunement, comfort, encouragement, and a felt sense of belonging. Research suggests that...