The Hidden Emotional Baggage Adults Never Realize They’re Carrying from Childhood Starvation
It’s about acknowledging that it’s okay to ask for help, that self-reliance doesn’t have to mean going it alone, all the time.
4) Overcompensation in caregiving
Another characteristic that emotionally starved children often carry into adulthood is overcompensation in caregiving roles.
This tendency stems from a deep-rooted desire to ensure that others don’t undergo the emotional neglect they experienced.
These individuals often find themselves going above and beyond to meet the emotional needs of others, sometimes at the expense of their own wellbeing.
