Trauma but not abuse?
Is it possible?
I identify strongly with what is written about those who experienced trauma as a kid even though I am not a victim of rape or physical/verbal abuse
Infact my parents were both sober wealthy and never hit or insulted me.
I feel like on their exterior I felt I was promised a close intimate relationship with stable loving parents, but in reality they were highly unpredictable.
One day acting goofy would make them laugh the next they would have me sit in time out for the same behavior.
I also felt extremely vulnerable whenever I was sad, like my feelings made them insecure and they made me feel guilty for being upset and weren't able to help me, even though they acted like they would.
Is this enough to make a person identify with being a victim, struggle with self esteem, relationships, identity outside of 'trauma' etc.??