UNDERSTANDABLE

E231 - 10 Signs That Immediately Tell You Someone Had a Traumatic Childhood


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What do you think, how easy is it to tell, that someone had a traumatic childhood?

The answer is: It’s often very obvious to recognize from the outside…

BUT: for those who are affected, it’s not that easy to tell at all

This is why today we zoom out a bit and explore 10 signs together, that immediately tell you, that someone had a traumatic childhood

And maybe this someone might be you, yourself, or your brother, partner or best friend.



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Toxic Shame Episode: https://youtu.be/9XpiOkHSpjI

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► Episode Timestamps:

00:00 Intro

03:42 Sign 1: They Normalize Abuse And Maltreatment

05:48 Sign 2: They Suddenly Feel Vigilant/Alert/Scared

10:39 Sign 3: They Go Out Of Their Own Way To Make/Keep Everyone Happy

12:06 Sign 4: They Are Always Apologizing

13:42 Sign 5: They Have An Unhealthy/Insecure/Unstable Relationship With Their Parents

16:07 Sign 6: They Have No Sense Of Achievement

17:30 Sign 7: They Have A Major Lack In Self-Confidence/Self-Esteem

18:34 Sign 8: They Can’t Accept Compliments

20:13 Sign 9: They Seek Unreachable Partners & Relationship-Drama

21:28 Sign 10: They Catastrophize / Always Think About The Worst Case Scenario

23:18 Solutions



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► Hi, my name is Robert! I create videos about CPTSD & attachment theory for highly sensitive & neurodivergent people.

My content aims to help you transform trauma-driven reactions that block you, so you can embrace a life full of happiness, safe & loving relationships, and self-confidence. :)


► Disclaimer: None of the contents are therapeutic or medical recommendations. The contents are not to be understood as therapeutic-medical instructions and are neither intended as professional health advice nor as education.

I am not a health professional myself. My content is based on research and my personal experiences working with various therapists as a client for three years.

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