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Category Archives: Dysfunctional
A distant father
If she displayed to others what he thought to be right and good, then she would receive approval from her dad. As long as she pretended to be the obedient, respectful child, she was accepted. She grew up in hypocrisy, not knowing her father’s love. He was absent emotionally, and to this day, Lindy does not know him, though she still clearly hears his disapproval. Continue reading
Posted in 18 Year factor, Abuse, Child Abuse, Dysfunctional, Family life, Fathers, Wisdom
Tagged distant father, no love
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Hiding something behind her eyes
Have you ever noticed what people reveal with their eyes? Continue reading
Posted in 18 Year factor, Dysfunctional, Sexual Abuse, Sexual Assault, Wisdom
Tagged 18 Year factor, abuse
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Four kinds of children from dysfunctional homes
Let me introduce you to the four kinds of children in relation to differences in reaction to a dysfunctional home. Continue reading
Posted in 18 Year factor, Abuse, Child Abuse, Dysfunctional, Parenting, Wisdom
Tagged ACEs, dysfunctional home
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How childhood experiences become enemies of true love
Fear and control function as a kind of glue that cements past and present with a strong potential of ruining the future. Continue reading
The Self-blame trap
Self-blame, a toxic effect of a troubled 18-year factor, is often the basis for a self-limiting belief system children carry from their traumatic experiences into adulthood. Continue reading
Posted in 18 Year factor, Abuse, Child Abuse, Dysfunctional, Wisdom
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Summer reading worth your time
“I did not want to disappoint others so I created a false image of myself. I tried to look normal on the outside when everything within me was chaotic.” Continue reading
