Why Emotional Neglect Hurts Deeper In Old Age – Dr. Gabor Maté”

Many people grow old carrying a silent wound inside — the wound of emotional neglect.
Not abuse. Not violence.
Just the simple, painful reality of never truly being seen, heard, or emotionally held.
In this compassionate talk inspired by the psychological insights of Dr. Gabor Maté, we explore why unmet emotional needs from childhood and adulthood resurface more intensely in old age.
When life becomes quieter, the heart finally begins to speak. The suppressed grief. The loneliness. The feeling of being invisible in your own home. The belief that your needs are “too much.” All of it comes forward, not to punish you — but to be healed.
This video gently explores:
• why emotional neglect leaves lifelong wounds
• why aging makes those wounds feel deeper
• how unresolved childhood pain shapes elderly relationships
• why many seniors still feel unseen — even with family around
• how self-compassion and inner honesty begin true healing
This is not blame. This is truth — spoken with tenderness, dignity, and respect for every soul who has suffered in silence.
If you are older and feel emotionally unseen…
If you grew up without emotional safety…
If you feel invisible in relationships…
You are not weak.
You are human — and your pain deserves compassion.
🎧 Watch gently. Reflect slowly. And remember: you still deserve emotional connection, at any age.
(This video is inspired by the therapeutic teachings of Dr. Gabor Maté. It is not an official lecture by him.)
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