Emotional invalidation can take various forms, such as:
Minimization: “It’s not a big deal, don’t overreact.”
Dismissing: “You’re just being too sensitive.”
Ignoring: Failing to acknowledge or respond to someone’s emotions.
Blaming: “You’re the reason this happened.”
Comparing: “Others have it worse, so you shouldn’t feel this way.”
These responses, while sometimes well-intentioned, can undermine a person’s sense of self-worth and hinder their ability to express and process emotions effectively.