'A painful childhood may have shaped who you are, but it doesn't have the final say in who you will become.' Here's why—and how—to let go of the past.
. Once the person is upset, it may be hard to recover. These emotional difficulties are understandable given that the person probably experienced a lot of difficult emotions as a child, without learning how to manage them., childhood adversity also predisposes a person to being angry, hostile, and verbally or physically aggressive. They may also tend to act impulsively.
Consider the things you’ve managed to accomplish in your life, despite the early challenges you lived through, like the friends you’ve made and the successes you’ve had. Remember also that you’re not alone; painful childhoods are tragically common, so there are countless others who share in your history of suffering. You might find yourself drawn to these individuals, recognizing even unconsciously a similar background and understanding of the world.
The personality traits described here probably developed as ways to protect yourself from further pain. And while adversity may have formed a protective shell around your heart, it didn’t steal the love you have to give. Beneath a tough exterior is a gentle heart that longs to give and receive love with those who care enough to get to know you—the real you.
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