In Man vs. Woman: Childhood Emotional Neglect | Childhood Emotional Neglect, the author talks about the "... remarkable gender differences in the effects of Childhood Emotional Neglect (CEN)" she has seen in her work as a psychologist. She reminds us the article is based on her experiences and have not been specifically researched.

Her findings are indeed more fodder for those who like to exploit the differences between men and women without acknowledging the commonalities.

The author concludes:

If I could gather all of the CEN men and women in the world together in one huge room, here is what I would say to them:

You are not invisible, and you are not to blame. You have no reason to be ashamed. Ask yourself what you feel and why, and you will find your true self there. Your emotions will become your compass, your comfort and your connection to life. And then you will realize how very much you matter.

I am not surprised that maltreatment during childhood has repercussions during adulthood, notwithstanding gender differences.

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