Have I Suffered From Emotional Abuse By My Parents Quiz

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20 Questions | Total Attempts: 47014 | Updated: Jan 15, 2025
1. Do you feel like your parents weren’t emotionally available when you were struggling as a child?

Definitely
Sometimes
No, not at all
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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 ... see more
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2. Did you feel afraid to express your true thoughts or emotions around your parents?

Yes, definitely
Sometimes
Not really
3. Were your parents' punishments harsh or disproportionate to your actions?

Yes, definitely
Sometimes
Not really
4. Did your parents make you feel like their approval was conditional on meeting their expectations?

Yes, definitely
Sometimes
Not really
5. Did your parents compare you to others in a way that made you feel inadequate?

Yes, definitely
Sometimes
Not really
6. Did your parents make you feel like your achievements were never good enough?

Yes, definitely
Sometimes
Not really
7. Do you believe that you are unlovable?

Yes, all the time
Sometimes
No, not at all
8. Did your parents use abusive language when they were angry about something you did?

Yes, all the time
Sometimes
No, not at all
9. Did your parents make you feel that you were ungrateful?

Yes, all the time
Sometimes
No, not at all
10. Did your parents try to talk to you to sort out problems in your life?

No, not at all
Sometimes
Yes, all the time
11. Do you feel like your parents were more moody than other parents?

Yes, definitely
Sometimes
Not really
12. Did your parents often make you feel guilty for your behavior or words?

Yes, definitely
Sometimes
Not really
13. Did your parents often give you silent treatment when they were upset with you?

Yes, definitely
Sometimes
Not really
14. Do you feel like your parents were extremely strict and never gave you any room for independence?

Yes, definitely
Sometimes
Not really
15. Do you tend to blame yourself for other people’s behavior or actions?

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

Yes, definitely
Sometimes
Not really
17. Were your feelings often dismissed or ridiculed as a child?

Yes, definitely
Sometimes
Not really
18. Do you or did you ever engage in very risky or self-destructive behavior (i.e., promiscuity, alcohol/substance abuse, etc.)?

Yes, definitely
Sometimes
Not really
19. Do you feel like you still have anger or resentment towards your parents from your childhood?

Yes, definitely
Sometimes
Not really
20. Do you feel your parents were critical of everything and impossible to please?

Yes, definitely
Sometimes
Not really
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