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5 Lessons on Dysfunctional Environment for Children
When we grow up in chaotic or even dysfunctional families, we learn unspoken rules and messages. While necessary to the survival of a child within that family community, outside of that environment, these messages do not make sense and can even be harmful as they continue to revictimize trauma survivors.
5 of the most common unspoken messages that childhood trauma survivors carry into adulthood are:
1. You must forgive or even ignore bad behavior.
2. Relationships will be painful.
3. Trust is not guaranteed in relationships.
4. It’s your fault. Whatever it is.
5. It's not safe to turn to…
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