The Drama of the Gifted Child

Check out the book "The Drama of the Gifted Child" ("gifted" is not used for intelligence but for ability to satisfy parents). Many of us here are in a similar situation, and while hard to accept it …

The Drama of the Gifted Child - A must-read for those with CPTSD — Hello all, Today, I would like to share a book I had just finished reading: The Drama of the Gifted Child by Alice Miller. It took me a long time to finish reading, because of my intentional break…

Great recommendation! Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents is a cornerstone for understanding why validation can feel tied to self-erasure. What really stands out is you checked in with your…

This is the WORST part of emotional neglect. I love my dad and we have a good relationship but due to his trauma I know he is wholly incapable of loving me like a dad should. Have you read Running on…

I will say that reflecting on what you like can tell you about your true self. Once I realized I had been acting according to trauma and how deeply shameful I was, my first step was to love myself ver…

I do really recommend reading The Drama of The Gifted Child. Broke my productivity compulsion for better or for worse..