8 Shocking Signs Your Parents Lacked Empathy—and How It Still Affects You Today
8) You’re stronger than you think
Growing up with parents who lacked empathy can be incredibly tough, but it’s important to remember this: it also makes you incredibly resilient.
You’ve navigated through emotional landscapes that others might find bewildering. You’ve developed skills and coping mechanisms that have helped you survive. You’ve learned to understand others in ways that many can’t.
And most importantly, you’ve managed to hold on to your capacity for empathy, despite not having received much of it yourself.
