What shapes us

Do you think we’re shaped more by our experiences or by who we are?

I think to a certain extent we,are shaped by genetics and who we are. We are all born with a personality that to begin with is shaped by our genetics.

I also believe that our experiences shape who we become, as we are all on an individual journey each with our own experiences and learning.  I may share some similarities to my family, but my journey has been totally different to any of my family.  My experience of mental health issues has shaped the person I have become and made me a totally different person to my other family members. Because I am an intensely private person and don’t share my personal pain with a lot of people, except for some pretty wonderful friends, my friends see me in a totally different light to my family.  So yes our experiences do play a major part in who we become on our journey