Writing about childhood adversity, often a depressing topic, appeals to me because I know recovery is possible. What's more, I believe those of us from traumatic backgrounds are well positioned to approach what spiritual disciplines call enlightenment (or realization, awakening, etc). This may sound surprising, but I've seen evidence for it in myself and others.
My younger years felt poisoned with dissatisfaction, rage, and confusion. Looking back, it's clear I struggled with many of the difficulties known to stem from adverse home life. Here is my breakdown of the common problems, derived from multiple sources and framed by personal experience: poor self-concept, emotional reactivity, social unease, feelings of emptiness, problems with focus, and stress-induced bodily symptoms.
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