They say that for a plant to fully flourish and grow, both the sun and the rain must be present. Having the sun alone will wilt the plant, and having the rain alone will suffocate the plant. Life is like this. Growing up, we have all been through different things that shaped our entire childhood. While we do not romanticize childhood traumas and heartbreaks they help people become who they are today. Because of all the good things they learn to be kind human beings and due to all the bad things they’ve learned to be determined and stand on their own two feet. However, each person has a different path. Parents can be the most influential or TOXIC thing that will shape a human’s existence. Check out these things that helped shaped other people’s childhood.

No Sickness Intended
Bodily autonomy is a super important issue that we’re somehow still dealing with in the 21st century. Your body is yours to do with it what you will. That’s it. Cut, print, done. Sure, when you’re younger you probably shouldn’t get tattoos and other stuff done before you’re an adult. That’s mostly because you’re under the care of your parents. Once you’re on your own then guess what? Do whatever you want!

If you want to get something implanted to safely reduce the risk of pregnancy and help with other stuff, then go for it. Don’t let anyone stop you. It doesn’t even matter if that person is your parent. You’re not a kid anymore and you don’t need to take lip from anyone.