I would guess the answer would be a yes. It seems abuse makes us as people trust others much less. So we tend to keep to ourselves out of fear.

I don’t know about a lot of children, but from my experience it does mess you up badly unless you get help and then you really have to work on getting better. My ex just made life worse for me by doing all the things he did. He’s gone now so I have no more drama or problems from him. Have faith in yourself. Love yourself. Be good to yourself. I took a long time realizing I needed to do these things and it’s helping me with my new challenges, but I do still struggle. We’re all “ works in progress”!

I would say I’m a mixture of introvert and out going. I definitely have ptsd though, what it has made me is hypersensitive, I know everything that is happening around me,what everyone in the room is doing. I think that’s a learnt behaviour from childhood traumas. I also manipulate have done since a child and again it’s a learnt behaviour of how you should treat people (although it’s not and I’m working on it) I’m also a masker. Hardly anyone knows what I’ve truly been through, that’s why maybe this place is good for survivors, to get it out

Complex- long term effects of child abuse, etc..

i did qualify for what they call the slide here. I am in northeast missouri. And so far i am doing well i wasnt not long ago but the people here well they are very amazing and with their help i have been having more good days than i have had for years. I just hope i can return that kindess and love shown to me. So each day i try to encourage everyone. They are all such amazing and perfect people. Its amazing to be in a place i fit in though i still dont think as as amazing as them but i dont hate me either. This place is great because of the wonderful family here and the understanding and love that they share