We are all products of the messages we receive in our lives. None of these messages are as powerful as those we receive in childhood.   This presentation focuses on the messages given to us in childhood, verbal and non-verbal, and how they impact the roles one grows up to play and the ways these roles affect one’s intimate relationships. Steps to identify the roles one plays in order to grow as a person will be outlined, as well as the ‘People Pleaser’ and ‘Caretaker’ roles. The challenges associated with these roles, as well as ways to overcome these challenges, will be discussed.  Ask yourself, Am I playing a role I was set up to play? Ways to change this dynamic will be detailed in the presentation.