My view is that you have to take responsibility for your childhood, because even though you were a child those patterns are still in you today and realizing that they are internal is key to fixing/healing them.

When we shift to gratitude for our particular story, our "weaknesses" become our best gifts. I was a victim for a long time. Now I feel like my story is the best one because it makes me, me. My favorite person. I take care of me first. That makes it easier to help others.