Do any of these feel familiar?

  1. Did strange or confusing things happen in your family that were never talked about ?

  2. Were certain topics off-limits?

  3. Did you feel responsible for protecting a parent or sibling?

  4. Were you ever told not to be unhappy, to stop crying, or were you called ' too sensitive' or ‘overreacting'?

  5. When you felt hurt, did you go off alone or confide in friends, pets, or toys rather than your parents?

  6. Did anyone make fun of traits or behaviors you had?

  7. Was there a time you held your breath, waiting to hear what might happen next, or listened through walls ?

  8. Did you feel invisible or overlooked in your family?