7 Things You Should Never Say To People Who Were Neglected As Kids

I mean, you can say them. Just don’t expect them to talk to you again.

I mean, you can say them. Just don’t expect them to talk to you again.

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One of my friends was a product of severe neglect in her home. Her parents didn’t give her many toys, didn’t hug her, and any affection she had was conditional on who was around to watch her get showered in it.

We’re going to call her Lisa*.

Lisa is an a…