العربيةThese questions are meant to guide your introspection at your own pace. There are no right or wrong answers—only your truth.
Our parents shape our earliest understanding of love, safety, and self-worth. Sometimes, they nurture us with care and wisdom; other times, they may unintentionally cause harm. This reflection exercise will help you explore your childhood experiences, recognizing both the love and the wounds that shaped you.
Level 1: The Awakening
- What is one fond memory you have of your parents from childhood? How did it make you feel?
- Were there any specific rules or expectations in your household that shaped your behavior?
Level 2: The Trials
- How did your parents respond when you were sad, angry, or scared?
- Did you feel emotionally safe expressing your feelings to them? Why or why not?
Level 3: The Abyss
- Can you recall a time when you felt misunderstood or invalidated by your parents? How did it affect you?
- Were there any patterns of criticism, control, or neglect in your upbringing? How did they manifest?
Level 4: The Transformation
- Do you believe your parents’ approach to parenting was influenced by their own past trauma or struggles? In what ways?
- How have your childhood experiences shaped the way you view yourself and your relationships today?
Level 5: The Return
- If you could speak to your younger self, what would you tell them about your parents’ actions?
- If you could write an honest letter to each of your parents about your feelings, memories, experiences. what would you tell each of them?