Mental Health study with Patrick Teahan LICSW, "6 Lies From Childhood Trauma 2022". Going through his video these are the parts of each that resonated with me when I was a child.
#4 You are not enough
- use to think that strangers didn't like me even though I hadn't interacted with them (ex. grocery store)
- use to think my family would be better if I was a better person
- have the strategy to go above and beyond just to be accepted (ex.new job)
The last one I still struggle with to this day. Today I realize these too were because of the environment I grew up in. Not being valued as a child, neglected time I could safely interact with my parents without retaliation. Abused physically, emotionally and mentally. Was the scapegoat for anything that went wrong. Was not able to effect my parents to change their ways. Tried to solve their big problems though I was only a child. Their bar of achievement was set to insanely high mark.
Though these things still haunt me, I know that I am more than enough. Each of the things that still hold on from my past I am determined to face and beat this year. My mental health is high priority, along with getting out of debt from the pandemic.
I encourage everyone that grew up in a toxic environment to seek help. Whether that is with a professional, a friend or a psychologist on YouTube. Remember that each of us matters and makes a difference in this world. You are special and are loved. None of us are alone in this.
Blessed Be
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