Taking things personally means perceiving something to be an insult or that someone doesn’t like you. Sometimes a comment or criticism is intended to be a personal attack. Other times, well actually most of the time, we simply perceive something as being negative when the intent was either neutral or even positive.
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3 Ways Childhood Trauma Can Impact Adult Relationships
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The effects of trauma may continue into adult lives and relationships with others. Trauma survivors often have abandonment issues and do not believe anyone can really be trusted. People sometimes think of themselves as not being worthy of an intimate and compassionate relationship. These beliefs can have an impact on their adult relationships through the rest of their life. Conversely, by recognizing these cognitive distortions, healing can occur. Trauma survivors are not irreparably doomed by their past but they can be affected by their past in ways that may not be apparent. Continue reading