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10 Subtle Signs In Adulthood That Someone Had A Rough Childhood

We don't recognize a lot of our unhealthy responses to situations because they're automatic and subconscious. Most times, they're subtle – here are the signs that someone had a rough childhood.

By Nicole Dominique3 min read
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Every time I think about how all of us have a past – some worse than others – I’m reminded of this quote by author Robert Anton Wilson: “Under the present brutal and primitive conditions on this planet, every person you meet should be regarded as one of the walking wounded. We have never seen a man or woman not slightly deranged by either anxiety or grief. We have never seen a totally sane human being.”