Common Issues Experienced by Adults Who’ve Experienced Abuse or Neglect Wanting to help everyone, even without the means to do so Working nonstop (equating busyness with success) Loaning people money who have proved that they won’t pay it back Oversharing in hopes of receiving love Being unable to regulate emotions Being a people-pleaser Fearing conflict Having low self-esteem Being in enmeshed relationships Being unable to make decisions without input from others