Tag: Childhood

  • The Colombian Boy Who Was Known As Turtle Boy

    The Colombian Boy Who Was Known As Turtle Boy

    For six years, Didier Montalvo carried a mass across his back that had grown so large it looked like a shell. In his rural Colombian village, that unusual appearance changed the way people treated him, turning a medical condition into something surrounded by fear and superstition. Neighbours called him the “turtle boy.” Some believed the…

  • 6 Habits Linked to a Lack of Affection During Childhood

    6 Habits Linked to a Lack of Affection During Childhood

    Childhood experiences greatly shape how people interact with the world long into adulthood. Emotional wounds, whether inflicted directly or indirectly by those around them growing up,  often transform into a set of deeply ingrained habits and thought patterns that are not very easy to shake off. But having an idea what these are can help…