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

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

##  Patterns You Might Recognize
*If these ring true, institutional trauma may echo through generations:*
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>  **Affection confusion**: Struggle with physical comfort and intimacy
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>  **Rule anxiety**: Either rigidly follow or completely reject structure
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>  **Home insecurity**: Question whether you deserve stable belonging

Tools & Learning

5 Relationship Patterns From Growing Up with Parent Who Was Institutionalized Or Placed In Foster Care As A Child

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