I read Running On Empty last summer when I was in the thick of my transference and grief. I decided to reread it because I'm in a different place and have received confirmation that I was emotionally neglected.

I found it interesting that she lists Alexithymia as one of the "themes" in adults who grew up with Childhood Emotional Neglect. I dismissed my T's idea of it with me thinking I can talk to my friends about my feelings - just not her due to the transference. I don't think that's accurate. I don't think I can name/discuss my feelings towards my mom. I think THOSE are the ones that are suppress so far down that I don't know what they are.