Reflect on instances when you built “emotional walls” as a child. Explore the reasons behind it and how it affects your relationships presently.

Children sometimes build emotional walls as a defense mechanism to defend themselves from perceived threats or harm. This prompt encourages you to scrutinize those instances, understanding the driving emotions behind building such barriers, and assessing their impact on your current emotional intimacy and vulnerability.

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