Healing From Parental Abandonment and Neglect|5.28.2025
In this episode, Kristen is joined by psychotherapist and author Kaytee Gillis to unpack the often-misunderstood experiences of parental neglect and abandonment, exploring how emotional needs can go unmet even in homes that seem “normal.”
You'll Learn
- What parental neglect and abandonment really look like—including the emotional and invisible forms often overlooked.
- How early unmet needs can lead to hyper-independence, self-blame, and difficulty trusting others in adulthood.
- The connection between emotional neglect and nervous system dysregulation, loneliness, and relational struggles.
- Why healing starts with acknowledging what you went through and taking the first small steps toward feeling better.
Resources
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Kaytee Gillis' Books:
- Healing from Parental Abandonment and Neglect
- Breaking the Cycle: the 6 Stages of Healing from Childhood Family Trauma
Kaytee Gillis' Book Recommendations:
- What Happened to You?: Conversations on Trauma, Resilience, and Healing
- The Tao of Fully Feeling: Harvesting Forgiveness out of Blame
- Complex PTSD: From Surviving to Thriving
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