How To Talk To Your Partner About Your Emotional Triggers - Page 9

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Taking responsibility
“Tell me about your childhood” may be one of the first things a therapist asks you in session. And for good reason. Studies suggest that childhood trauma can impact us for a lifetime, and even make us prone to mental illness and addiction. But, the idea behind exploring that trauma isn’t to blame the parents. What can they do now, besides say, “I’m sorry?” Rae’Shan reminds us in one of her Instagram posts that “Whether your wounds were inflicted or inherited, the healing is up to you.”