It all depends upon the childhood issues and just how deep they run. If they were emotionally stunted by abusive parents or parents who didn't validate/affirm, this is one of the issues for those going off the rails. The coping skills for those who go completely nuts are not there. They didn't learn how to cope. They were always told to do this or that and the parents didn't allow the child to express his/her thoughts. There are some instances of mental and physical abuse as well for those of them.
Coping skills really are what the mlcers need as well as a couple of years in a padded cell for those who go off the rails.
You will do just fine. Good luck!
Sit quietly, the answers will reveal themselves when you least expect them to. The past is gone, the present is a gift and you need to focus on today, allow the future to reveal itself when it is ready.
