Daily writing prompt
Do you think we’re shaped more by our experiences or by who we are?
Nature: Genetic and Biological Influences – VS – Nurture: Environmental Influences
How is it when siblings experience the same trauma, can manifest its effects differently?
I believe it has to do with genetics, biological factors, personality and temperament traits.
Therefore, based on my own experiences with mental health, I believe I am shaped by both who I am and my experiences.
Early on in life, I was a naturally happy, sensitive, only child who experienced a lot of instability, an alcoholic father and trauma.
Decades later, I am still a naturally happy, sensitive person who manages Borderline Personality Disorder, Histrionic Personality Disorder, Trauma Response and Alcoholism.
So, I believe I’m shaped by: Nature: Genetic and Biological Influences – AND – Nurture: Environmental Influences.
S, 🌻
we all are. Some might exert greater influence but they both play a role. If we switched places I may experience what you did but my environment was different. I actually had two environments since my parents were divorced and both functioned much different.