Did anyone else grow up feeling like they were walking on eggshells 24/7?

I’ve been reflecting on my childhood lately and realized just how much I adapted to keep the peace. I’d carefully word everything, avoid certain topics, and anticipate their mood swings like my life depended on it.

Now as an adult, I’m noticing how it still affects me—I second-guess myself constantly and feel responsible for other people’s emotions. Has anyone else experienced this? And if so, how do you break out of that mindset and learn to just… breathe?