Thread by @Theholisticpsyc

The most unseen privilege in life is a supportive family.

How it impacts every aspect of your life:

Being born into a supportive family means your immune system and nervous system function better.

It means you get a head start at recovering from stress, and learning how to cope.

Research on secure attachment shows that a healthy family actually shapes brain development.

This means: stronger prefrontal cortex development.

People with stronger prefrontal cortex development will:
- have better impulse control
- have better emotional regulation
- quicker problem solving
- better decision making
- stronger memory
- quicker recovery (resilience)

Children with secure, supportive attachments show hippocampal volume that's up to 10% higher than children raised in high-stress or abusive environments.

A supportive family doesn't mean you don't go through stress, have difficult times, or experience failure.

It means you have people in your corner that trust you to recover, that listen, and that reaffirm your capability.

Instead of a harsh inner critic, you hear an internal voice of encouragement.

You are ok with being perceived, you trust people won't hurt you, and you are willing to make the mistakes necessary to reach your full potential.

A supportive family gives you the foundation of thriving in a world built for survival mode.

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