The Childgiver
A child who helped care for someone. Those memories may hold love, pride, worry, or a mix of feelings.
Read about The ChildgiverEXPLORE THE FIVE FACES
Five ways of remembering childhood.
These are five ways some people describe what they experienced growing up. You may recognize yourself in one, several, or none of them. Your story still belongs here.
The Strong Child
A child others counted on or thought was doing fine. Being strong does not tell the whole story.
Read about The Strong ChildThe Child Who Learned to Leave
Someone who learned to pull away emotionally or create distance to feel safe. Later, leaving may also mean finding room to grow and make choices of their own.
Read about The Child Who Learned to LeaveRaised by the Aftermath
Someone whose life was shaped by changes in their family, even after a hard time had passed.
Read about Raised by the AftermathThe Load Bearing Child
A child whose family depended on them for responsibilities beyond their years.
Read about The Load Bearing ChildThese are not labels anyone has to accept. Explore What We Carry for more kinds of experiences.