Growing up in a household characterized by love versus growing up in a household focused primarily on survival can have profound and lasting impacts on an individual's development, well-being, and outlook on life.

In both cases, the human capacity for resilience and change means that individuals can overcome challenging early experiences and work towards building positive, loving relationships and fulfilling lives. Therapy, support networks, and personal growth efforts can play crucial roles in helping individuals navigate the effects of their upbringing and shape their own paths moving forward.