The Surprising Personality Secrets Hidden Behind Strict, Intimidating Childhoods Revealed by Psychology
Even as an adult, the need to be “right” can overshadow the need to be real. You might hesitate to express opinions, pursue passions, or make choices that feel true to you because deep down, there’s a fear that being yourself won’t be enough.
The bottom line
The way you were raised shaped you, but it doesn’t have to define you.
Psychologists call it neuroplasticity—the brain’s ability to rewire itself based on new experiences. Just as strict and intimidating parenting shaped certain traits in you, self-awareness and conscious effort can reshape them.
