this sums up a lot of what has been on my mind lately

[themoon]

"We all still harbor deep psychological pain and painstakingly patched up wounds which we suffered in childhood and adolescence. People we trusted may have disappointed or abandoned us, and the largely unconscious pain left behind continues to have a strong influence on our present-day behavior. You can now have the chance to grow out of obsolete

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[thejuicy]

I sometimes think back on my childhood and wonder how much the events that took place have helped shaped who I am today. I imagine that my relationship with my parents growing up has had a ginormous impact on my relationships with others in the real world. I don't think anyone can really escape this influence, whether or not they are aware of any sort of influence

[themoon]

wow dude I feel like I read this before and it didn't really hit me as hard, but THIS. This so much. Well said sister.