Psychologies

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Can I ever truly overcome my childhood trauma?

Q After a traumatic childhood, with one abusive alcoholic parent and another with undiagnosed mental health problems, it seems to me that my ‘emotional core’ wasn’t created correctly. As an adult, I have a lovely life with a wonderful partner. My thoughts and self-talk are positive, and my outlook on life is optimistic, but I often feel the worse in my ‘essence’. I have come to this conclusion after years of therapy, hindsight and self-analysis, and would like

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