8 Shocking Signs Your Parents Lacked Empathy—and How It Still Affects You Today
2) You struggle with expressing emotions
Here’s a confession – for the longest time, I thought being stoic was a strength. I prided myself on my ability to keep my emotions hidden, to function even when I was feeling low, and to never let anyone see me cry.
Looking back now, I see where that came from. My parents, bless them, weren’t the most empathetic folks. Emotions were viewed as weaknesses, and tears were met with indifference. I quickly learned that there was no point in expressing how I felt because it wouldn’t change anything.
