Healing the Wounds of Childhood in Your Adult Relationships

The relationships you form in adulthood are often shaped by the experiences of your earliest bonds. Childhood, with its tender moments and unspoken lessons, lays the foundation for how you navigate intimacy, trust, and emotional connection. When these early experiences involve wounds—neglect, criticism, inconsistency, or trauma—they can subtly (or not-so-subtly) influence the way you relate to others as adults.