Peaches 100,

My husband was given up for adoption at birth. He spent the first six months of his life in an orphanage, where I believe he experienced very little holding and affection. I have read that many babies in this same situation actually died.

Like clay we are all formed by our first experiences as babies, and as young children. If we have been neglected or abused it makes forming a healthy self-image of ourselves particularly challenging.

When we open up and share our feelings with others, we make ourselves vulnerable. With vulnerability though can come healing. It is kind of like letting air to a wound that thas been bound up, and can only heal by getting air to it.

Good for you for being in therapy and all of the journaling you are doing. It is hard work, but I believe this investment in yourself and emotional well-being will pay big dividends in the future.

EJ