We are a product of our environment and this is why often times hurt people, hurt people.
But at some point in life we become aware of this pattern and that awareness presents us with a choice.
We can justify our choices with excuses and continue to repeat familiar patterns or we can dig deep, figure out exactly why we are the way we are and refuse to inherit dysfunction.
Ultimately we need to choose to break the cycle, learn new ways and become the best version of ourselves.
Not everyone is willing to do this.