Have I Suffered From Emotional Abuse By My Parents Quiz

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Have I Suffered From Emotional Abuse By My Parents Quiz

Do you struggle with managing your emotions or feel like your parents never gave you the unconditional love and support others seem to have? 

Were your needs often ignored or dismissed growing up, leaving you with lasting challenges that still affect you?

You are not alone in feeling this way, and no one should ever have to face such experiences. Emotional abuse, especially from parents, can be difficult to recognize. Many people question whether their experiences truly count as abuse.

If you are wondering, "Are my parents emotionally abusive?" this quiz might help you gain clarity.

Take the quiz to explore your experiences further.

Questions Excerpt

1. Do you feel like your parents weren’t emotionally available when you were struggling as a child?

A. Definitely

B. Sometimes

C. No, not at all

2. Did you feel afraid to express your true thoughts or emotions around your parents?

A. Yes, definitely

B. Sometimes

C. Not really

3. Were your parents' punishments harsh or disproportionate to your actions?

A. Yes, definitely

B. Sometimes

C. Not really

4. Did your parents make you feel like their approval was conditional on meeting their expectations?

A. Yes, definitely

B. Sometimes

C. Not really

5. Did your parents compare you to others in a way that made you feel inadequate?

A. Yes, definitely

B. Sometimes

C. Not really

6. Did your parents make you feel like your achievements were never good enough?

A. Yes, definitely

B. Sometimes

C. Not really

7. Do you believe that you are unlovable?

A. Yes, all the time

B. Sometimes

C. No, not at all

8. Did your parents use abusive language when they were angry about something you did?

A. Yes, all the time

B. Sometimes

C. No, not at all

9. Did your parents make you feel that you were ungrateful?

A. Yes, all the time

B. Sometimes

C. No, not at all

10. Did your parents try to talk to you to sort out problems in your life?

A. No, not at all

B. Sometimes

C. Yes, all the time

11. Do you feel like your parents were more moody than other parents?

A. Yes, definitely

B. Sometimes

C. Not really

12. Did your parents often make you feel guilty for your behavior or words?

A. Yes, definitely

B. Sometimes

C. Not really

13. Did your parents often give you silent treatment when they were upset with you?

A. Yes, definitely

B. Sometimes

C. Not really

14. Do you feel like your parents were extremely strict and never gave you any room for independence?

A. Yes, definitely

B. Sometimes

C. Not really

15. Do you tend to blame yourself for other people’s behavior or actions?

A. Yes, definitely

B. Sometimes

C. Not really

16. Did you often feel like your parents were nice to other people, but they weren’t that way in private?

A. Yes, definitely

B. Sometimes

C. Not really

17. Were your feelings often dismissed or ridiculed as a child?

A. Yes, definitely

B. Sometimes

C. Not really

18. Do you or did you ever engage in very risky or self-destructive behavior (i.e., promiscuity, alcohol/substance abuse, etc.)?

A. Yes, definitely

B. Sometimes

C. Not really

19. Do you feel like you still have anger or resentment towards your parents from your childhood?

A. Yes, definitely

B. Sometimes

C. Not really

20. Do you feel your parents were critical of everything and impossible to please?

A. Yes, definitely

B. Sometimes

C. Not really


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