My clients often hear me talk about resilience and early childhood relationships; how both play a critical role in how we live and interpret our lives. This NY Times article is an easy to read reminder about both.
“The most significant determinant of resilience…is the quality of our close personal relationships, especially with parents and primary caregivers” - Eilene Zimmerman
“How loved you felt as a child is a great predictor of how you manage all kinds of difficult situations later in life” - Bessel van Der Kolk.
Having experienced a less than loving childhood does not mean you are doomed for the rest of your life. With awareness (and yes, therapy), comes the opportunity to heal and repair the relationship one has with themselves and the opportunity to build resilience.