Parent who experienced domestic violence as a child

Parent who experienced exploitation as a child

Parent who experienced loss of a parent as a child

Parent who experienced neglect as a child

Parent who experienced parental abandonment as a child

Parent who experienced sexual abuse as a child

Parent who experienced violence, assault, rape

Parent who was institutionalized or placed in foster care as a child

##  Patterns You Might Recognize
*If these fit, intergenerational trauma may shape you:*
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>  **Pattern repetition**: Unconsciously recreate abusive dynamics
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>  **Hyper-alertness**: Spot potential abusers instantly
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>  **Boundary extremes**: Either too rigid or nonexistent

Tools & Learning

5 Relationship Patterns From Growing Up with Parent Who Experienced Child Abuse

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Guided by Voices from the Past 🗣️

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