Prelude Our thoughts have the power to shape us; from how we think, to how we act, and ultimately to who/what we become. How we think of ourselves–in other words, our sense of identity–the lens through which we view ourselves, shape how we feel and act. The environment we grew up in plays a huge role in shaping our sense of identity, especially our core identity from childhood to adolescence. And depending on our upbringing (and also our parents’ upbringing), we can either be raised in a home filled with love and acceptance, or that of broken one that reminds…