The seed of insecurity, in most people, is sown quite young. In my experience, the more stability you have been exposed to in the formative years of your life, the more secure and fearless you will feel as a grown-up. A childhood marked by a dysfunctional family, a troubled parent or unrestful circumstances has a deep impact on our psyche. The security and safety that have been elusive in a child’s life are hardly likely to manifest in adulthood.