8 Shocking Signs Your Parents Lacked Empathy—and How It Still Affects You Today
But here’s the kicker – recognizing these signs can be a powerful tool for personal growth and authenticity. So let’s take this journey together and uncover the 8 signs that you were brought up by parents who had very little empathy for you.
1) You’re overly self-reliant
Independence is a virtue, right? It’s one of those qualities most of us aspire to have. But there’s a thin line between independence and self-reliance to a fault.
Growing up with parents who lacked empathy often means you had to navigate the choppy waters of life alone from an early age. You had to fend for yourself, figure things out, and often swallow your emotions because there was no one to understand or validate them.
