My parents focused on my brother growing up, and I was just kind of also there. Emotional neglect is still neglect, which is a form of abuse, and had a profound effect on LW growing up. LW says of BFF's parents, They parented me in a way I’d never experienced and, although I was difficult, they were patient. LW was fortunate to land with BFF's parents. It's weird how Prudence is pushing LW to make contact when LW points out it's very weird and uncomfortable, and has already decided to go no/low contact.