No parent wants their child to feel insecure, unloved and less confident. Whatever they do or say is all in goodwill, aimed towards helping children succeed and flourish.
However, knowingly or unknowingly, things may have taken a toxic turn for you, especially if your parents prioritized their ambitions over your mental and emotional well-being. While it may have helped you excel in your class, become the best at your profession, and even fine-tuned your social skills, being raised in a toxic environment may have taken its toll on you in some way or the other. Sometimes, the signs can even be very insignificant. That said, here’s what you need to look out for and change.