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Heal Your Own Traumas With Parenthood

Dennis • M.Sc.

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When we become parents, this is often regarded as an act of love and selflessness. Beneath the surface of these qualities, there are profound and unique opportunities for healing, not just for the child but also for the parent. Childhood trauma can stem either from abuse, neglect, or other experiences that can cast a long shadow over one’s life.

Childhood trauma can come to be either from abuse, neglect, or other experiences that can cast a long shadow over a life.

The aftermath can be observed into adulthood which manifests in various means such as excessive stress, depression, and relationship difficulties. It seems at some point in our lives that these wounds will be impossible to heal.

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Become A Parent Of Yourself

There’s a golden line about becoming a parent and achieving personal growth which entails also to receive healing. It offers a second chance to provide a child with love, care, and…

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Dennis • M.Sc.

Owner of Nadenco™ 🩵 Sleek Apps for the Mac • https://naden.co • Experienced Software Architect specializing in iOS, macOS and Emulation development.