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5 Ways Childhood Trauma Affects My Adult Relationships

Childhood trauma has lasting effects, but healing is possible through understanding and compassion.

1 day ago

Mental health

How Childhood Trauma Damages Self-Worth and How to Heal It

Childhood experiences significantly shape self-worth and self-perception. Self-care and boundaries are essential for building self-worth.

Parenting

ADHD Isn't A Trauma Reaction

ADHD is not solely a genetic condition; it is influenced by a complex interplay of factors including trauma and societal pressures.

fromSlate Magazine

7 months ago

Medicine

Doctors Told Her She Was Bipolar. That Ended Up Doing More Harm Than Good.

Overmedication in childhood treatment can lead to more behavioral issues rather than solutions.

2 days ago

Mental health

4 Hidden Costs of Workaholism That Could Be Masking Trauma

Workaholism masks deeper emotional issues and often stems from unresolved childhood trauma.

Does Trauma Make Us Age Faster?

Childhood trauma can accelerate biological aging in survivors, leading to various physical and mental health issues.

Relationships

5 Ways Childhood Trauma Affects My Adult Relationships

Childhood trauma has lasting effects, but healing is possible through understanding and compassion.

1 day ago

How Childhood Trauma Damages Self-Worth and How to Heal It

Childhood experiences significantly shape self-worth and self-perception. Self-care and boundaries are essential for building self-worth.

Parenting

ADHD Isn't A Trauma Reaction

ADHD is not solely a genetic condition; it is influenced by a complex interplay of factors including trauma and societal pressures.

Medicine

fromSlate Magazine

7 months ago

Doctors Told Her She Was Bipolar. That Ended Up Doing More Harm Than Good.

Overmedication in childhood treatment can lead to more behavioral issues rather than solutions.

2 days ago

4 Hidden Costs of Workaholism That Could Be Masking Trauma

Workaholism masks deeper emotional issues and often stems from unresolved childhood trauma.

Rewriting Your Love Story

Childhood trauma shapes adult relationships, leading to a subconscious preference for chaos over stability.

Three Steps to Breaking Your Negative Relationship Patterns

Recognizing the connection between current partners and childhood abuse is essential for healing.

Processing trauma emotions helps in breaking unhealthy relationship patterns.

Relationships

Rewriting Your Love Story

Childhood trauma shapes adult relationships, leading to a subconscious preference for chaos over stability.

Three Steps to Breaking Your Negative Relationship Patterns

Recognizing the connection between current partners and childhood abuse is essential for healing.

Processing trauma emotions helps in breaking unhealthy relationship patterns.

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#family-dynamics

fromAnOther

Writing

Constance Debre's Intoxicating New Book Argues Against Family and Identity

Constance Debré challenges familial legacies and sentimentality in her autofictional trilogy, revealing a tumultuous upbringing shaped by addiction and loss.

fromBusiness Insider

Miscellaneous

8 of the most surprising revelations from Martha Stewart's candid new Netflix documentary

Martha Stewart's childhood perfectionism was shaped by her father's guidance but marred by his abusive behavior and bigotry.

Writing

fromAnOther

Constance Debre's Intoxicating New Book Argues Against Family and Identity

Constance Debré challenges familial legacies and sentimentality in her autofictional trilogy, revealing a tumultuous upbringing shaped by addiction and loss.

fromBusiness Insider

Miscellaneous

8 of the most surprising revelations from Martha Stewart's candid new Netflix documentary

Martha Stewart's childhood perfectionism was shaped by her father's guidance but marred by his abusive behavior and bigotry.

All The Movies We Watched As Kids That We Will Not Show Our Children

Certain childhood movies can leave lasting emotional scars, making them unsuitable for viewing by the next generation.

fromNew York Post

SF parents

Macaulay Culkin makes scathing remarks about estranged 'narcissistic' dad Kit

Macaulay Culkin reveals a long-standing estrangement from his father, describing him as narcissistic and abusive, shaping his parenting philosophy.

Parenting

fromScary Mommy

All The Movies We Watched As Kids That We Will Not Show Our Children

Certain childhood movies can leave lasting emotional scars, making them unsuitable for viewing by the next generation.

fromNew York Post

SF parents

Macaulay Culkin makes scathing remarks about estranged 'narcissistic' dad Kit

Macaulay Culkin reveals a long-standing estrangement from his father, describing him as narcissistic and abusive, shaping his parenting philosophy.

more#parenting

fromInverse

Independent films

Netflix Just Quietly Released A Revelatory New Psychological Thriller

Yeon Sang-ho's 'Revelations' explores childhood trauma and religious hypocrisy through the contrasting perspectives of a pastor and a detective.

Why You Are Who You Are: Trauma and True Identity

Painful experiences can serve as unintentional lessons for personal growth.

Our perception of ourselves can be distorted by the words and actions of others, especially from childhood.

The healing process involves self-forgiveness alongside forgiveness of those who hurt us.

fromTODAY.com

Miscellaneous

Oprah Winfrey tearfully recalls trying to praise her mother at church event: 'I couldn't think of one thing'

Oprah Winfrey opened up about her complex relationship with her mother, sharing her struggle during a public speech about forgiveness and gratitude.

Why You Are Who You Are: Trauma and True Identity

Painful experiences can serve as unintentional lessons for personal growth.

Our perception of ourselves can be distorted by the words and actions of others, especially from childhood.

The healing process involves self-forgiveness alongside forgiveness of those who hurt us.

fromTODAY.com

Miscellaneous

Oprah Winfrey tearfully recalls trying to praise her mother at church event: 'I couldn't think of one thing'

Oprah Winfrey opened up about her complex relationship with her mother, sharing her struggle during a public speech about forgiveness and gratitude.

When Pain Becomes Purpose

Childhood trauma profoundly impacts adult relationships and emotional health.

4 months ago

Relationships

How Triggered Immaturity Destroys Intimacy

Childhood trauma can influence adult relationship dynamics.

Couples often trigger each other's past traumas during conflicts.

Identifying triggers is essential for relationship health.

Parenting

When Pain Becomes Purpose

Childhood trauma profoundly impacts adult relationships and emotional health.

4 months ago

Relationships

How Triggered Immaturity Destroys Intimacy

Childhood trauma can influence adult relationship dynamics.

Couples often trigger each other's past traumas during conflicts.

Identifying triggers is essential for relationship health.

How Record-Breaking Swimmer Diana Nyad Found Strength and Healing in the Water

Diana Nyad's journey showcases the transformative power of self-connection and perseverance in overcoming childhood trauma and achieving remarkable athletic success.

fromIndependent

Miscellaneous

Father (82) jailed for weekly rapes of daughter over eight years is told he may die in prison

An 82-year-old man was jailed for sexually abusing his daughter from age 12, highlighting deep emotional manipulation and the enduring strength of the survivor.

Writing

fromBig Think

How Record-Breaking Swimmer Diana Nyad Found Strength and Healing in the Water

Diana Nyad's journey showcases the transformative power of self-connection and perseverance in overcoming childhood trauma and achieving remarkable athletic success.

fromIndependent

Miscellaneous

Father (82) jailed for weekly rapes of daughter over eight years is told he may die in prison

An 82-year-old man was jailed for sexually abusing his daughter from age 12, highlighting deep emotional manipulation and the enduring strength of the survivor.

A Childhood Neighbor Terrorized My Family. It Prepared Me for Trump's Takeover.

The author recounts a traumatic experience with a neighbor that initially started as a dispute but escalated into stalking and psychological warfare.

Relationships

Early Loss and Its Impact on Adult Romantic Relationships

Primary caregiver relationships crucially shape personality and adult romantic dynamics.

Inadequate caregiving can trigger unconscious patterns in adult relationships.

East Bay (California)

fromThe Oaklandside

This Oakland nonprofit supports young survivors of sex trafficking

Nilda Aldredge's childhood experiences with sexual exploitation motivated her lifelong commitment to fighting against it.

fromwww.theguardian.com

Miscellaneous

It was a light in the dark': how a bakery transformed lives in war-torn Mostar

The impact of war on childhood can last a lifetime, shaping identities and memories.

Human resilience can emerge from despair, illustrated by the War Child charity's efforts.

4 months ago

Relationships

Shame Is a Bigger Problem Than Any Apparent Sexual Dysfunction

Shame often originates from childhood experiences, leading to emotional isolation and sexual dysfunction.

#forgiveness

fromtime.com

Writing

HowExhibiting ForgivenessExplores the Limits of Religion and Absolution

Titus Kaphar's film, Exhibiting Forgiveness, explores the complexities of forgiveness and childhood trauma through a fictional lens, diverging from traditional narratives.

fromBuzzFeed

5 months ago

Writing

I Was A School Bully. Here's Why I Terrorized My Classmates.

Childhood experiences shape adult behavior, often leading to unresolved trauma that affects daily life.

fromtime.com

Writing

HowExhibiting ForgivenessExplores the Limits of Religion and Absolution

Titus Kaphar's film, Exhibiting Forgiveness, explores the complexities of forgiveness and childhood trauma through a fictional lens, diverging from traditional narratives.

fromBuzzFeed

5 months ago

Writing

I Was A School Bully. Here's Why I Terrorized My Classmates.

Childhood experiences shape adult behavior, often leading to unresolved trauma that affects daily life.

more#forgiveness

fromwww.theguardian.com

Writing

The Guide #159: Won't somebody think of the children? The shows that traumatised you as kids

Childhood exposure to intense media experiences often leaves lasting psychological impacts.

Terrifying scenes from films and TV shows are often remembered vividly into adulthood.