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I know that the parental neglect I endured was worse than the abuse for me. And I also know that the neglect and emotional abuse were extremely traumatic for me.

I recently told T that I know now that the neglect from my mother had a more deleterious effect than the sexual abuse. Neglect over time can have a traumatic effect on the development of a child.

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We are all different. Simcha earlier was upset that I didn't label my neglect as abuse. I think that each person has the right to label their experience as they see fit. Labeling someone else's experience I think is crossing the line.

Charlotte, your experience was different from mine. I had a supportive dad which actually saved my life. If you have abuse and neglect going on it would make the neglect experience different than if you just had neglect going on from one parent only and support from the other parent (obviously it wasn't enough support but I am glad that there was at least some support).