Running on Empty?
Childhood Emotional Neglect · Self Care Thursday · Thursday, November 5, 2026
Before Thursday
What Wasn’t There.
Childhood Emotional Neglect (CEN) is about what didn’t happen growing up: feelings that never got noticed or named. It’s easy to miss because there’s nothing to point at. These 22 questions are from Dr. Jonice Webb’s book Running on Empty. Tap the answer that fits best for each one.
🔒 Totally private. Your answers stay on your phone. Nothing is saved or sent to this website or shared with anyone (including Steering Team).
Do you…
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How it’s scored: Yes = +1 · Not sure = 0 · Not really = −½. Your score never shows below zero. The higher it is, the more CEN may be part of your story.
Answer as many as you like. Your total updates as you go.
💬 This isn’t a diagnosis. It’s a mirror. A yes just points to something worth getting curious about, and Thursday is a safe place to talk about it. Share as much or as little as you want.
Questions from the CEN Questionnaire by Jonice Webb, PhD, in Running on Empty: Overcome Your Childhood Emotional Neglect. More at drjonicewebb.com. If something here brings up a lot, reach out to someone you trust, or call or text 988 any time.
Updated Oct 27, 2026, 9:15 PM ET