In order to survive, the traumatized child's Real Self {True Self or Child Within} goes into hiding deep within the unconscious part of its psyche. What emerges is a false self or ego which tries to run the show of our life, but is unable to succeed because it is simply a defense mechanism against pain and not real. Its motives are based more on needing to be right and in control.
( Charles L. Whitfield )
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