Resolving my painful experiences has catapulted me into becoming the trauma specialist that I am today. I didn’t even realize that the terrible experience in 4th grade had such a negative effect on me.

How one responds in relationships has a lot to do with the child-parent dynamic. If you continue to repeat the same toxic, dysfunctional patterns in your relationships, and struggle with feeling safe and stable with partners, you may want to explore your childhood relationships with your parents.