Not all trauma is overtly obvious (physical or emotional abuse). Childhood emotional neglect is huge, even if it is not seen as "abusive". It leaves deep invisible scars that are confusing.
Adele Wang talks about how she overcame deep emotional neglect growing up in a seemingly successful family. She now recognizes this quiet suffering and have found ways to help other people reconnect with themselves, especially when they do not fully recognize the impact of emotional neglect or they struggle with how to overcome it.
