I went to IC last night..well we had a phone session instead. I have been struggling with the "how do you deal with childhood issues?" question all week.

I have spoken to my friends about this..
ANSWER- talk therapy???
How does talk therapy help someone deal with childhood issues?

The first question I asked my IC was
1) Who doesn't have childhood issues?
ANSWER- we all have childhood issues

2) How does one deal with childhood issues?
ANSWER- therapy

3) How does this help?
ANSWER- it helps you realize your issues and patterns

4) So recognizing these issues makes everything OK?
ANSWER- it helps you recognize them so you don't act out.

5) Once you recognize them...does that prevent someone from acting out?
ANSWER- not necessarily

hmmmmm.