This is a hard question for me to answer. Yes, I was emotionally neglected as a child. My parents both had their own issues, and it resulted in a sort of "distance" emotionally. I had physical neglect also, but the emotional was more pronounced.

I love my parents dearly. Our relationship developed better as I got older. But there is still a "distance" with me and my dad.

I don't know if this has anything to do with my BP though. I believe my parents have Mental Health Issues of their own. So, it's a matter of genetics, environment, or both.