Adults From Attention-Starved Childhoods Often Feel They Must Always Prove Their Worth

Adults From Attention-Starved Childhoods Often Feel They Must Always Prove Their Worth

Many adults today admit they can’t sit in a quiet room without feeling like they should be doing something to justify taking up space. This experience is not random — psychology shows that childhood environments where attention and love had to be earned through performance or behaviour can shape long‑term emotional patterns. In such homes, … Read more