Sometimes, the journey to self-discovery requires us to look back before we can move forward. Many of us carry the lingering echoes of an imperfect childhood, but the beauty lies in recognizing that ...

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Imagine your dad was a bully. If so, when you were a child, he might have withheld affection and warmth and been quick to be critical if things didn’t go his way. As an adult, you would find yourself ...

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"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Imagine a 3-year-old is on a swing set and tries to jump off, but falls. They scrape their knee and, ...