Imperfect Childhood By Linda Bloom Some of us got off to a rough start in life. And for many of us, our childhood was missing the kinds of experiences that every child needs in order to thrive.
Consequently, chances are, with a very high estimation of our value. As children (and to some degree as adults), we tend to see ourselves through the eyes of those whom we trust and depend upon.
If those people don’t have particularly high regard for themselves, then their eyes will mirror back to us the same low self-esteem that they possess. Those of us who were fortunate enough to have positive esteem mirrored back to us were likely to come into adulthood feeling secure in themselves and safe in the world.
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