I have similar experiences.
My dad was a PM in the nuclear power industry. He raked in lots of money, and was a sort of caricature of the playboy sailor -- a woman in every port.
Every time I visited him I would meet a different woman, sometimes two -- that he was seeing behind each other.
The fact that I can marry one woman and remain loyal to her is down to my Mother who drummed the benefits of monogamy into my head since I was like 8.
My life was like a ping-pong ball -- my parents used to use me as a weapon.
Once I grew up from all that bullshit the stress seemed to fade away. And I realise in a way, I had quite unique experiences that not many other people have.
I'll take it as that lol.
I'm glad you turned out okay, and that the person you're sculpted into by those past experiences is one that has a bunch of motivation, pragmatism, and balance.
Yes! I do think if we're treated well by life -- which I have been done, then we have the ability to look past all the mistakes.
I have a lovely wife and family, and my work helped me reflect a great deal. Without any of this I wouldn't be here today