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Is it really possible to move on from a difficult childhood?

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  • 17-02-2019 11:08pm
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    aloneforever99
    Registered Users Posts: 179 ✭✭


    We always hear how important our formative years are... I grew up in a home where my Dad was abusive (verbally/emotionally) to my Mam and my Mam was very bitter and passive aggressive towards him.

    I don't ever remember them getting on or having any affection for each other, loving each other, I've never seen a photo of their wedding day. They are still together to this day, even though they basically can't stand each other.

    There was a lot of fighting in the house growing up, and (I believe) as a result of that, I'm quite an argumentative person. I'm very emotional at times. My feelings are easily hurt.

    As I posted on another thread, I've been single for almost 10 years and I wonder if this is the root of why I find it so difficult to form loving relationships.

    I've been in therapy for years but progress is very slow and I wonder if it is really possible to rewrite your story at 30 when you've lived this experience your whole life.
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