For some people, dysfunction is normal to them. Usually this kind of revelation happens when someone enters into therapy or has a life-changing moment that makes them reflect.
Just because you were raised with some level of dysfunction does not mean that the cycle has to continue. Any kind of positive change takes work and it doesn’t happen overnight.
There will be tears, anger and frustration and even feelings of self-pity as you go through the process of evaluating your upbringing. You can break the cycle of dysfunction and learn how to live a healthier life.
Forgiveness will be a part of your journey to leave the pain of your past behind. Forgiveness does not mean forgetting but accepting that we are all human and often dysfunction is a cycle that is repeated. Babies do not come with instruction manuals and although we strive to be the best parents we can be, sometimes we fall short of our own expectations.
Other times the dysfunction is due to someone’s addiction. Not to place blame solely on the effects of a substance but substance abuse is a disease that causes someone to act in ways they normally would not.
We all are constantly growing, learning and life is always changing. We can strive to be more present in the moment and be more consciously aware of how our actions affect those around us. No matter what our upbringing taught us, we can break the cycle by being more aware.
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