vulnerable adulthood childhood abuse childhood trauma

How Can You Be Vulnerable As An Adult When You Were Never Safe As A Child?

Reading now: 585
themindsjournal.com

Do you find being vulnerable very difficult as an adult, due to a lot of unsaid trauma, abuse, and victimization in your childhood? It’s no wonder why being vulnerable is so hard for so many. You learn to feel safe in the families you grow up in.

If you were lucky you saw two fairly healthy parents who supported each other’s strengths, who had compassion for one another during their inevitable struggles, and who didn’t weaponize mistakes. You observed that when conflict did arise, compromises were reached, forgiveness was offered, and differing viewpoints were respected. I hope this sounds like your childhood, but many of you certainly weren’t so lucky.

Read more on themindsjournal.com
The website mental.guide is an aggregator of articles from open sources. The source is indicated at the beginning and at the end of the announcement. You can send a complaint on the article if you find it unreliable.

Related articles

DMCA