“The art of not experiencing feelings. A child can experience her feelings only when there is somebody there who accepts her fully, understands her, and supports her. If that person is missing, if the child must risk losing the mother's love of her substitute in order to feel, then she will repress emotions.”
Quote by Alice Miller
Work
The Drama of the Gifted Child: The Search for the True Self
This book delves into the complexities of the psychological development of gifted individuals, examining the unique challenges they encounter as they strive to discover and express their true selves. more
Author
Alice Miller
Alice Miller, born on January 12, 1923, and died on April 12, 2010, was a renowned psychologist. Her research focused on child psychology and the psychology of abuse, delving deeply into the psychological impact of child abuse and neglect. more
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