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Good communication is fundamental to happy and healthy relationships.
But if left to fester, these traumas can have huge repercussions down the line.
Being vulnerable and asking for help is never a sign of weakness though.
The internet came out in force and shared some quality advice with the dad-to-be.
Meanwhile, the OPs dad allegedly treated his sister well.
This is why the author subconsciously wanted a daughter rather than a son.
Though the story split the AITA community, many readers were highly sympathetic.
However, they urged him to go to therapy, to make it deal with his childhood trauma.
They also told u/ValuableBurner to speak to his wife about his issues so that theyre on the same page.
However, many people still avoid opening up about their issues.
Some folks might not want to burden their loved ones with their problems.
So theyre left dealing with emotional turmoil all by themselves.
Sometimes just voicing a problem reduces its impact.
And getting an outsiders perspective can really help with the whole healing process.
Others, meanwhile, dont want anyone to judge them or their past.
Were social animals who need and crave love, attention, respect, and support.
As shown by an85-year-long Harvard study, positive relationships are what make us the happiest and healthiest.
On the flip side, loneliness is incredibly bad for our health.
Knowing this wont automatically solve someones deep-seated fears and issues, though.
It can take many long months and even years of therapy to resolve them.
At the end of the day, its up to each individual to do what suits them best.
For some people, simply being vulnerable with their loved ones is enough to heal and move forward.
For others, a support group can help loads.
However, for some individuals, therapy is going to be an unavoidable part of healing their past traumas.
Unlike family and friends, therapists have far more experience guiding people and reframing past events.
