A place on the tree
Being yelled at by parents without emotional support
Repeated criticism or yelling from parents over ordinary mistakes can leave someone feeling small, distressed, and alone, especially when no one offers comfort or apologizes afterward.
3 people have 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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- Being treated like a child by parents as an adult1
- Telling parents bad news and receiving support1
- Becoming physically rough with a child during emotional overwhelm1
- Growing apart from parents after becoming independent1
- Feeling overwhelmed by family problems3
- Being singled out and embarrassed by other people in public1
Only the place shows here. What people told stays theirs.