3. Emotional neglect and homosexuality

Emotional neglect and homosexuality

My parents were teenagers when I was born so they very obviously lacked parenting skills. Their marriage was a mess so a divorce was imminent. At least my mom recognizes me for who I am, but I don't feel accepted by my dad because of his religious and military background. So, my being an HSP and LGBT exacerbated the consequences of "unintentional" CEN. If you don't know how to be a parent, you will be at a loss of what to do with an HSP LGBT child.

In the middle of it all, I've suffered alone—keeping quiet about my being bullied in school, trying to understand my sexuality as a gay/ace guy, to find a partner and live a love and a life that fulfill me. Even though I can't help but secretly resent my cousins or other people for having a "proper" mom, dad & siblings, I've gotten to a point where I've accepted that their "hands-off" approach has suited me better and has given me a unique perspective in life.

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