I have suffered from this in my childhood. It was always difficult to form any kind of emotional bond with other children, friendships etc. I was always the odd kid. I grew up way too soon. Later I learned that my parents also had suffered the same way. I hope that with learning more about this and trying to understand damages done to my psyche I will not pass this to my children one day (I don't have children yet) in any shape or form. Thank you for writing this article and sharing your findings. Will add this book to my must read.