How come some people who've had a really awful childhood can make a good and stable life for themselves, get a job, decent hubby etc with no apparent ill effects, yet others who've had the same experiences turn to crime, alcohol, drugs etc? Is it completely down to a person's genes or is it more spiritual than that? I know two people who are sisters and only a year between them, they both had a really awful childhood with a violent father, yet the older one is now going from one violent partner to another, she has 3 kids who she doesn't care about as she's cut off from all her emotions, and she takes drugs, drinks etc. She lost her council home due to spending all her money on drugs. On the other hand her sister is living with her long term boyfriend and has just had a little boy who she clearly loves, and she has a part time job to support her family. Why is it that people grow up so differently from the same experiences? Is it all to do with personality or individual life purpose?
2006-10-14
22:15:38
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