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Polish Woman Who Thought She Was Madeleine McCann Sheds Light On Trauma

"I really wanted to know who I am, and I knew that it could make them feel sad."

"I really wanted to know who I am, and I knew that it could make them feel sad."

Woman Refuses To Let Homeless Parents Occupy Her Pet Room, Wonders If She’s Being Cruel

A woman wondered if she was wrong for refusing to allow her homeless parents to sleep in the room she had designated for her pets.

A woman wondered if she was wrong for refusing to allow her homeless parents to sleep in the room she had designated for her pets.

30 People Who Swore To Never Be Like Their Parents Share How It Turned Out

Mothers tend to lean towards raising their kids differently from how they were raised more than fathers.

Mothers tend to lean towards raising their kids differently from how they were raised more than fathers.

Woman Catches Husband Crying After Gender Reveal, Sends Him To Sleep On The Couch

Some topics—like childhood traumas—can be hard for people to broach, even when they love their partners. But if left to fester, these traumas can have huge repercussions down the line.

Some topics—like childhood traumas—can be hard for people to broach, even when they love their partners. But if left to fester, these traumas can have huge repercussions down the line.

“Thanks, Dad. The Trauma Is Great:” 30 Things People Do Because Of Their Childhood Trauma

The traumatic experiences that you had when you were a child can massively affect your life as you grow up. Remember, asking for a mental heath expert's help is never a sign of weakness.

The traumatic experiences that you had when you were a child can massively affect your life as you grow up. Remember, asking for a mental heath expert's help is never a...

“Brought Up In A Cult”: 35 Things People Went Through As Kids And Didn’t Realize Were Unusual

One netizen asked others to share childhood experiences that they only later realized were traumatic, horrible, or life-altering.

One netizen asked others to share childhood experiences that they only later realized were traumatic, horrible, or life-altering.

39 Times Parents Inflicted Emotional Damage On Their Kids With The Stupid Stuff They Told Them

If you're a parent, here are some things to never tell your kids. And if you ever have, then don't ever do that again. And go apologize. Like, right now. What are you waiting for!?

If you're a parent, here are some things to never tell your kids. And if you ever have, then don't ever do that again. And go apologize. Like, right now. What...

Person Complies With Friend Begging Them To Share Their Traumatic Childhood Story, Ruins The Party

Person complies with their best friend literally begging them to share their traumatic childhood story to 'liven up' the birthday party, ends up ruining the night for everyone.

Person complies with their best friend literally begging them to share their traumatic childhood story to 'liven up' the birthday party, ends up ruining the night for everyone.

“What I Wanted Wasn’t Important”: Teen Resents Babysitting Her Special Needs Stepsister, Loses It

Parents do their best to help their children grow into responsible adults. However, even the best of intentions don't always get you what you want.

Parents do their best to help their children grow into responsible adults. However, even the best of intentions don't always get you what you want.

30 People Share Weird Family Things That They Didn’t Realize Were Not Normal When They Were Kids

Raising mentally resilient kids makes them better prepared to tackle problems on their own. However, not everyone is prepared for the job.

Raising mentally resilient kids makes them better prepared to tackle problems on their own. However, not everyone is prepared for the job.