Even the “good enough” parent may be considered an emotionally unavailable parent.

These kinds of videos usually garner thousands of views.

If I didn’t do something to earn your affection, I don’t trust it.

Woman holding a child with a pensive expression

I grew up with emotionally unavailable parents.

I’m going to completely socially isolate anytime I feel an uncomfortable emotion."

I dissociate a lot.

Devon in a car giving a thumbs-up with caption about liking or not liking the restaurant food she orders

I grew up with emotionally unavailable parents.

I grew up with emotionally unavailable parents.

My dating history is *eye twitch.

Devon in a car wearing a necklace and coat, smiling at the camera, with caption: "I don't know how to ask for help"

“I grew up with emotionally unavailable parents.

“I grew up with emotionally unavailable parents.

I’d much rather abandon or betray myself than leave that up to anyone else doing it.

Devon in a car, wearing a zip-up jacket and a necklace

I grew up with emotionally unavailable parents.

They may also be referred to as “emotionally immature” parents.

“I had always thought I had a pretty normal, idealistic childhood,” she added.

Devon smiling at the camera with text overlay: "I have a really hard time setting boundaries"

According to Devon,we can only meet other people as deeply as we are willing to meet ourselves.

“Children learn through observing,” Devon explained.

“I invite you to release the pressure to have the perfect words and the perfect gentle parenting interactions.

Social media comment: "I used to think I was different — this is the positive side of social media; it's comforting to know others have this same problem"

Instead, just try communicating about what youre feeling and why and see what changes.”

“If you move at a slower pace, that is completely okay; healing is not linear.

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"Were you in my last therapy appointment?"

If you or someone you know is in immediate danger as a result of domestic violence, call 911.

Devon, in a ribbed mock turtleneck, smiling with arms crossed

A frustrated adult and child in a living room, both holding their heads in their hands

Child sitting on a bench holding a teddy bear, in a park setting, facing away from the camera

Adult and child engage in conversation on a couch, expressing gestures of communication

Man writing in notebook on couch with laptop nearby

Woman and child embracing at a kitchen counter with a laptop open

Two people having a cheerful conversation on a couch

A daughter and mom hugging in the kitchen