It sounds like you have had a number of adverse experiences in your childhood. Certainly having a parent incarcerated is an extremely adverse experience. Perhaps you have had others? Here is a reliable resource for looking at that:

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Adverse experiences in childhood affect self-esteem, mood, and behavior. You were wise to look into theraoy. Are you seeing a therapist regularly?