Child Abuse: Can Someone’s Need For Validation Stop Them From Being Able To Heal From Child Abuse?
If, after being abused and/or neglected as a child, someone was to get to a point in their adult life where they realised that this is what took place, they may experience a strong need for their experiences to be validated. It might seem strange as to why it took them so long to realise that this is that took place, but, this is usually what happens. There are at least two reasons as to why it would have taken a while for them to become aware of what happened. Firstly, what they experienced would have been normal, meaning that they wouldn’t have known that it was abuse. Protection
Primary topic: Self-Esteem and Self Confidence
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