Psychologists agree that most adult behaviors link to childhood experiences. Whilst many of us were lucky enough to enjoy happy and nurturing parents, others did not. Experiencing neglect or abuse in childhood can create detrimental effects on adults. These inner child wounds affect us negatively in adulthood. However, learning to…
Ivan Mishukov’s story is one Charles Dickens would find hard to believe. The six-year-old boy was discovered wandering the streets in Reutov, a small Russian village. But Ivan was not lost. He had left his home when he was four and had since been living with dogs. However, this is…
The psychological effects of being a single mother are often overlooked. Not everyone has a family filled with love and support, and this means positive and negative circumstances can leave imprints. Being a mother is tough. It can be downright exhausting. However, being a single parent comes with a much…
Can you name 8 signs you were raised by a toxic mother? If you grew up in a toxic family environment, you might not realise it is toxic. It is normal for you. It is just how you lived. You might not have been allowed to mix with other children,…
Growing up without a mother can feel incredibly lonely. However, there are psychological issues that can arise due to this single-parent dynamic. There are definite psychological effects of growing up without a mother. Absent parents leave long-term imprints on growing children that can affect relationships, education, and many other aspects…
Adult men struggle in many ways due to being unloved as a child. These issues can range from minor to completely unbearable, adding anxiety and toxic behavior to the ordinary stressors of life. There are many forms of childhood mistreatment, including physical and mental abuse. However, it doesn’t seem like…
Parents are supposed to love, nurture and instil good moral behaviour in their children. Our parents are the first people we interact with. We learn right from wrong, we are encouraged to share, along with practising good manners and respect. But what if you were raised by manipulative parents? How…
Here’s a question for you. Did you have strict parents when you were growing up? If so, how did you react to their parenting as a child? Does it influence you now? Personally speaking, my parents were very strict, and at the time, I didn't appreciate it. Now I’m an…
