Every newborn comes into this world in their own way. They begin a unique life influenced by socio-economic and cultural experiences. Children are born innocent and free, yet the experiences of each day affect their development. For most infants, the quality of care and the family's emotional state shape their existence.

Media mogul Oprah Winfrey was one of those children who experienced trauma, neglect, and violence in childhood. She claims that these childhood feelings lead people to seek recognition, care, and nurturing in adulthood. The experience of the first two years of life has the greatest impact on brain organization. All this happens because the brain is subjected to new sensory input patterns every day. This is due to changes in the child's living environment, such as changes in temperature, the emergence of new sounds, and so on.

For example, when a child grows up in a family with an abusive father, they automatically begin to associate men with threat and fear. Now imagine that this child joins a swimming class, and their coach is a man who expresses nothing but support and care. In this case, the child may initially struggle to explain the difference in behavior. They begin to identify their surroundings based on the vibrations in their environment.

A real-life example is Sam, a young boy who endured physical violence from his father. Child Protective Services intervened, and Sam was placed in a group home. Here, Sam thrived, his growth and well-being noticeably improving. However, when a new teacher arrived at school, Sam's behavior took a turn for the worse.

Dr. Perry, intrigued by this change, decided to meet Sam's father. He discovered that Sam's father and the new teacher both used the same strong Old Spice deodorant. The scent, it turned out, triggered traumatic memories in Sam, who associated it with his abusive father. Once the teacher changed his deodorant, Sam's behavior improved dramatically, underscoring the profound impact of early life experiences on a child's development.