Bad Childhoods --- Why Do They Dwell On Them?

United States
July 19, 2007 8:07pm CST
Why is it everytime I get acquainted with someone who seems nice and level-headed I get to know them better, find out about their crappy childhood, and then get jaded by them in the end with excuses that it's everyone and everything else's fault besides theirs? There are a lot of people in this world who have been raised in less than desirable circumstances or have had horrible things happen to them early on ... but they find a way to rise above it and become good, balanced, responsible individuals. What is wrong with those who just won't, regardless of advice and suggestions of therapy? Is ther any way to fend off these resource-suckers before you get too close or just let them too far into your life?
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@mgmagana (3618)
• United States
20 Jul 07
i had an awesome childhood, but i do dwell on the bad parts, my hubby grew up with a very bad childhood, he doesn't really dwell, but he has a lot of anger towards his mom b/c up until recently he didn't figure out that his mom was the reason for his bad childhood!
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• United States
20 Jul 07
Aww yes the old age question that i see all over Mylot lol..Well i see both sides..and its just hard for alot of people i guess to find themselves and move on..Some people that need the therepy cant afford it..and well others think they dont need and when they do..and you yourself..it took u a long time to deal with your demons..like u said earlier.. By the way, I've had to change my personality in order to stay sane. I went from suffering from generalized anxiety disorder and depression to controlling my life again. I went from being self-destructive to honoring my family and friends by living my life doing good things. I went from being thoroughly mean and resentful towards my husband and his family to being more accepting of the fact that they behave the way they do in order to protect their own. YOu were married and quite older untill you relized what u needed to do..and i give you big praise for that..And then yes..theer are other people that had it bad and just like others to feel bad for them..maybe its because they need someone to care and listen to them..because maybe its haunted them for a long time and when they finally meet soemone that cares they try to let it out and then..no offense plzz..but then people like you that dont wanna hear it,,well whatever that person tried facing with a friend..was ended..and they were put right back to where they were..know what i mean? im not balming you..you went threw it too and you dont want reminded because u moved on..but i think this post was a bit harsh..because there are many many people in the world looking for a friend to unleash there past demons, and try and move on..friends are just as good as therepists sometimes,,i had it horrible and i faced mine and im free now..mostly lol..stil having mommy issues lol. lol lol..but if i ever have a friend that needs my shoulder or ear illl listen..cause i was theere once myself. take care and have a good one!
• United States
20 Jul 07
You are completelly right, we NEED someone to talk to. And when we begin to talk, people don't want to hear about our problems, because they feel we are just "dwelling on our past." That is far from the actual case, we are reaching out for help from the ones we think care. But then, we actually find out, they really don't care, because they cannot even listen. I think you left a great answer. It sounds like you really understand.