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Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents,

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how do i fix this way of thinking?

For me, the key has been not to try to "fix." The urges you have aren't the enemy, they're your system trying to protect you, and going to war against them or judging them will often result in entrenc…

r/AvoidantAttachmentcomment2/25/2026
Will I ever not feel so lonely? (Seeking input from older folks on this platform)

Will I ever not feel so lonely? (Seeking input from older folks on this platform) — I am nearly 47 years old and the emotional neglect I suffered as a kid and still suffer at the hands of my parents, still has such a profound impact on me. I know there are people of all ages in this …

r/EmotionalNeglectpost3/8/2026
Anyone know of a subreddit that deals with this issue?

Anyone know of a subreddit that deals with this issue? — Does anyone know where I can find out more about emotional immaturity from my parents on the opposite end of the spectrum? I thought I would benefit from the book Adult Children of Emotionally Immatur…

r/EmotionalNeglectpost3/26/2026
Does anyone else find that exposure therapy and putting yourself in social situations literally fries your brain instead of making you stronger?

For me it required me to find the right therapist, which took a long time. I also happened to stumble upon some great books like Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents, etc. and I started jour…

r/EmotionalNeglectcomment3/11/2026
Do you get given gifts that prove how little they know about you?

Your mention of self help books reminded me of an immature idea I’ve been mulling over 😆. A few of my siblings are usually with my mom for Xmas. I am tempted to gift all of my siblings a copy of Adul…

r/EmotionalNeglectcomment3/24/2026
How do we know if we are actually dealing with toxic family members/parents and aren't just crazy?

I feel like if you're nodding along like "yes, it's just like that" while reading the book Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents, then yeah, you were raised by narcissists. If you cannot rela…

r/raisedbynarcissistscomment4/7/2026
No one warns you that childhood trauma doesn’t end, it just waits until your 30s to finally surface

This is so insightful. I recently came across the audiobook of “Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents,” and it took my breath away. My parents were smart, hardworking and provided a very stab…

r/therapycomment4/10/2026