The Ripple Effect: Understanding Why Hurt People Hurt People

Have you ever wondered why someone you know, who's clearly struggling, ends up hurting those around them? It's a painful paradox: the very people carrying deep wounds sometimes inflict them on others. Today, we're going to explore this complex dynamic, understanding that while understanding is never an excuse, it's the first step toward breaking cycles of harm.

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🙏🏿 2026. 💕

Spot on reasons why hurt people hurt people. Even with the knowledge of why someone is hurting you and lashing out doesn’t always make it possible to set boundaries- especially if the other person was never shown or taught to respect boundaries. I’m going through this with my 15 year old grandson who my son basically raised like a wild animal because he was drunk most of my grandson’s life. I’ve tried over the years to be safe haven for him but he’s so full of hatred and anger at his father coupled with the guilt he feels for being angry and hating him that I’m now being beaten verbally and emotionally by him daily because he was placed in my home (without my consent) and I’m his target. Well I finally snapped and called the sheriff plus told them and my son he needs other living arrangements. I’ve been healing my PTSD from his grandfather trying to kill me when my son was little- and he and my son just keep triggering it. So they have to go. It doesn’t always end with the puppy being loving and happy. This Vet tech is battered bruised and done. 🐾🐾💔💔💔💔💔🐾🐾

Thank you for your words. They were very helpful to me in this time of my life.

Thanks Dr. Puff!
Love and blessings to you