A place on the tree
Being yelled at by parents for ordinary mistakes
Small accidents or everyday mistakes can lead to harsh yelling, criticism, and a painful sense of being made small. When no one offers comfort afterward, the distress can deepen into feeling alone and unsupported at home.
1 person has stood here
Does this feel close to something you’ve lived? Tell your own part. What you tell becomes your Ember, and it stays yours.
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- Feeling alienated from an adult child after raising them1
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Only the place shows here. What people told stays theirs.