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A member asked:
Any advice? i have seen my parents abuse eachother badly since i was a child and my state of mind is bad. can it affect your mind?
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Yes: When a child witnesses domestic abuse/ violence within the home it can be unsettling and troubling long after childhood.
Answered 1/6/2017
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Yes it can: Watching parents abuse each other is harmful to kids; specific effects depend on developmental stage and needs. Kids may feel that treating others this way is appropriate and expected, and some become perpetrators themselves. They may have no insight into their own behavior, since it's "normal" in their family of origin. Mental health professionals can help you sort through this -- please see one.
Answered 3/30/2014
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