I’m not sure privilege is the right way to think about this- but chronic stress definitely shifts the world to being unenchanted. I remember living in an enchanted world as a kid, and it can return with something as simple as a breathing exercise, meditation, or sitting in a forest hot spring.
I imagine — so I admit it might not be the case — your childhood contained ample food and not a lot of violence, want, and abuse. That’s why I used “privilege.” There is probably a better word but I can’t think of it.
I think you’re talking about emotional trauma- which can be caused by a lot of things- including but not limited to the type of difficult childhood you are mentioning.
