@disrupt_theprogramming: The cognitive dissonance that we experience as children in dysfunctional family dynamics is exhausting. To resist the narrative and protect the truth about yourself is a constant silent war. You were faced with the choice to give in and become like them OR stay true to yourself and remain authentic If this is you, you had the strength and mental fortitude to have resisted that on a daily basis. If this is you... You won the war. And you are strong. #cptsdsurvivor #cognitivedissonance #MentalHealth #healing