Younger generations are also more likely to weave these hurtful childhood experiences into a narrative of their identities, which is also historically new. Stresses, struggles, and painful incidents once viewed as existential problems in families (and something better kept to oneself) are now seen, for better and worse, as life altering and transforming. On the positive side, this orientation can create greater self-awareness and provide a language and road map to stronger relationships, not only with parents but with friends and romantic partners. On the other hand, it may increase the
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