Were you called an "old soul" as a child?
Were you ever called an "old soul," "mature for your age," or "a little adult in a child's body" when you were little? If so, this is often a sign that a child has experienced abuse or neglect of some kind. Children aren't supposed to be little adults. They are supposed to be children, which involves testing boundaries, being messy, making mistakes, having needs and having a healthy dose of narcissism.
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If you identify with this, how did it impact you growing up? Do you have trouble identifying your needs, how you feel or relying on others? Share your experience below.