I was just curious about the list of issues we are able to choose from to include on our profile page. I was wondering why survivor of childhood sexual abuse and survivor of childhood physical abuse were listed - but not survivor of childhood emotional abuse or neglect.

It took me decades to even begin to admit that I was emotionally abused by my mom. I still can't say it out loud. I cringe and feel guilt at the thought. I avoid the topic in therapy. I don't want to contemplate how much it hurt me or the extent of the damage done.

People have tried to tell me how serious emotional abuse is and how damaging it can be. Part of me feels relief that PsychCentral does not list survivor of childhood emotional abuse. It helps me believe that emotional abuse is not so bad. Another part of me wonders why it's not included.

I know not every issue can be included, but emotional abuse would kind of seem like an important one...maybe it's not.