10 Subtle Signs, Someone Had a Rough Childhood

Pssst.
Not everyone's childhood trauma is obvious to see.
In fact, the signs can be subtle… or the person is very trained in hiding them.
BUT, if you know what to look for, you can identify pretty reliably that someone had a rough childhood.
In the past episode, I presented to you 10 obvious signs that someone had a traumatic childhood. Today, we take a look at 10 subtle, more hidden signs.
As we go through them, you might recognize these signs in yourself, a close friend, or even a family member. So in the end, we talk about what you should do in such a situation.

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► Episode Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
0:39 Why Is It Hard To Tell, Someone Had A Traumatic Childhood?
3:00 Sign 1: They’re “So Mature For Their Age”
4:36 Sign 2: They’re Conspiracy Theorists
5:59 Sign 3: They’re High-Performers And Achievers
8:04 Sign 4: They’re Highly Independent
10:06 Sign 5: They Rarely Share What Happens At Home
10:59 Sign 6: They Seek Every Kind Of Attention
12:48 Sign 7: They Take On A Lot Of Responsibility
14:53 Sign 8: They Have A Fear Of Being Hugged Or Touched
15:53 Sign 9: They Overcompensate With Laughter
16:31 Sign 10: They Seem Like They Have It All Together
17:34 What To Do, If You Identified That Someone Had A Rough Childhood?

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► Hi, my name is Robert! I create videos about CPTSD & attachment theory for highly sensitive & neurodivergent people.
My content aims to help you transform trauma-driven reactions that block you, so you can embrace a life full of happiness, safe & loving relationships, and self-confidence. :)

► Disclaimer: None of the contents are therapeutic or medical recommendations. The contents are not to be understood as therapeutic-medical instructions and are neither intended as professional health advice nor as education.
I am not a health professional myself. My content is based on research and my personal experiences working with various therapists as a client for three years.

[Jes]

When I was a teen I went through a period where I dreaded hugs even from family. I just didn’t feel the joy but would submit to being hugged while I stood there limp, arms hanging at my sides, waiting for it to end. I honestly at points in my life where I absolutely felt no love and questioned what was love.

[robbisagos]

Sign No 1 is pretty interesting. I also thought being "so mature for my age" is a gift. But now I realize where that comes from..

[beautimous]

Another sign that's pretty subtle is chronic pain. A lot of people with trauma have referred pain in various places in the body. Particularly if that part had sustained a previous injury.

For myself, it's VERY difficult to figure out what's being referred and what's due to my various nerve injuries. I have bilateral brachial plexus injuries caused by a birth defect being untreated for years, a damaged phrenic nerve, and disc degeneration in my cervical spine. Even before all of that I would have referred pain all the time.

[lesliegann]

I enjoyed your video. I am a subscriber. Just wanted to point out about #6, that some attention seekers are narcissists so some advice should be given about that, to avoid them etc.

[LuvableAF]

I had to block someone who was committing emotional abuse on me. I can’t do his hate anymore-and it is all my fault for letting him in, in the first place.

[Joel_Knox]

If you prepared the material, don't read it from the piece of paper next time, please. It makes it unwatchable to me.