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Childhood trauma leaves lasting imprints on one’s psyche, shaping how individuals perceive themselves and relate to others. For men, societal expectations and norms about strength and emotional restraint can exacerbate these scars, with shame often playing a central, unacknowledged role. One of the most insidious aspects of shame, especially toxic
This article is part of a series exploring how unresolved childhood abuse can shape adult behaviors, making survivors vulnerable to leading secretive lives and engaging in infidelity. When early trauma goes unaddressed, the coping mechanisms developed in response to abuse often carry over into adulthood, influencing emotional intimacy, trust, and
Childhood abuse is a profound trauma that can have lasting effects on an individual’s psychological, emotional, and physical well-being. For men, the experience of abuse is often compounded by societal expectations around masculinity, making it particularly difficult to speak out or seek help. The silence surrounding male childhood abuse is
There are a wide range of issues that can motivate someone to start therapy. Anxiety and depression, struggles with alcohol and/or substances, relationship challenges, and the fallout of infidelity are common examples. Emotional distress, self-sabotaging behaviors, or a pervasive sense of unease often stem from underlying issues that may not
The lingering effects of childhood abuse can manifest in complicated ways, shaping how adult survivors of abuse see themselves and how they interact with others. Many survivors of childhood abuse adopt coping strategies to manage the psychological after-effects of the abuse, even if those strategies remain largely automatic or subconscious.