Family member born out of wedlock or from incestuous relationship

Household culture of secrecy, "Don’t talk about it"

Parent with secrets about their sexual identity

Parental cut-off from their own background or cultural roots

Personal stigma due to confusing birth circumstances (non-marital, unclear or secretive parentage etc).

Secrecy around family identity, adoption, paternity, etc.

##  Patterns You Might Recognize
*If these sound familiar, boundary violations may affect you:*
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>  **Family distrust**: Assume all relatives have hidden motives
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>  **Consent confusion**: Struggle with healthy boundaries
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>  **Body disconnection**: Disassociate from physical sensations

Tools & Learning

4 Relationship Patterns From Growing Up with Family History Of Incest

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