08/02/2026
Some children grow up believing fear is normal. That shouting is just part of family life. That love has to be earned. That nobody is coming to protect them.
Childhood ends, but its impact often lasts a lifetime.
Early experiences of abuse, neglect, domestic violence, addiction, mental illness or other serious adversity can shape how a person thinks, feels, trusts, learns, forms relationships and copes with life for years to come.
Many adults are still living with the impact of a childhood they never had the chance to talk about.
Children do not need perfect parents. They need to feel safe, loved, protected and valued.
A safe childhood is not a privilege. It is the foundation for everything that follows.
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