Childhood Neglect and Mental Health

I remember telling my mom I was super depressed when I was 14 and she told I shouldn't feel that way. I think that's when I started to realize the emotional disconnect happening and when I bring it up now at 24. She asks so surprised.it makes me so angry

One thing to keep in mind, though..... depending on your age, they may not have known about it. When I was little, very few kids were diagnosed with ADHD, autism, and other things that are more easily recognized now. And the access to information is totally different now, too.

Yup :’) Was just thinking about this on the way home from work today- I’ve had chronic fatigue for more of my life than I haven’t. Wonder what I’d be like if my parents had actually been concerned about me instead of frustrated.

Sometimes it’s hard to not be angry that the people who loved you couldn’t tell how much you were struggling.

Yes! Even talking to my parents about it now it's like "hmm maybe we should have looked into that when you were younger" Ya think? Being diagnosed at 38 sucks.