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End The Cycle: Healing Childhood Trauma

End The Cycle: Healing Childhood Trauma

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What if the struggles you face today are actually signs of childhood trauma you never knew you had? When we think of trauma, we often picture extreme events. But it's possible that the persistent big emotions, the relentless perfectionism, or the constant people-pleasing you've experienced for years are actually signs of something deeper rooted in your past. In this post, we're going to uncover the hidden signs of childhood trauma that frequently manifest in adult life. These can include anxiety that never fades, the nagging feeling that you're never good enough, or constantly overthinking relationships. You'll learn the surprising ways unresolved trauma can affect your emotions, body, behavior, relationships, self-worth, and even your career. Most importantly, we'll discuss how you can begin your healing journey with tools backed by psychology and compassion. This isn't about blame, nor is it meant to shame. Our goal is to empower you to understand *why* you feel the way you do. Perhaps that lingering grumpiness, the tendency to "fly off the handle," or those dysregulated emotional eruptions have a reason beyond simply being "you." Once you connect these dots, you can begin to break the cycle and start your healing today. The Unseen Impact of Childhood Wounds Many adults navigate significant challenges in their relationships, work, and overall emotional well-being without ever realizing these issues stem from their childhood. Our discussion aims to foster self-awareness and compassion for what you may be experiencing. What is Childhood Trauma? More Common Than You Think! Childhood trauma isn't limited to what we might call "Big T" traumas – severe events like a car accident, a house fire, or experiencing violent crime. While these are undoubtedly traumatic, many distressing experiences that happen to us as children can also constitute "small t" traumas. These might be sudden moments of abandonment when a parent wasn't there when you needed them, even something as seemingly innocuous as getting lost in a supermarket. In such a moment, the child's world, which they thought was safe and reliable, can feel shattered, even if no one was physically harmed and help eventually arrived. This experience, while not a "Big T" trauma, can still be deeply traumatic in how it's experienced and stored. A significant portion of trauma also stems from what are known as Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs). These come from extensive research and include a list of 10 specific experiences: Physical abuse Sexual abuse Emotional abuse Living with someone who abused drugs Living with someone who abused alcohol Witnessing domestic violence in the home Living with someone who was sent to prison Living with someone with a serious mental illness (leading to dysregulation in the home) Losing a parent through divorce, death, or abandonment It's estimated that about 47% of people have experienced at least one ACE, with roughly 10% having four or more. The more ACEs an individual has experienced, the higher the likelihood that the impacts will manifest as symptoms in their adult life. Why This Conversation Matters: Reducing Shame, Finding Healing This conversation matters because it helps reduce the shame often associated with these struggles. When you understand that there's a reason for your current behaviors or emotional patterns, it lessens self-blame. Instead of thinking "there's something wrong with me," you can begin to say, "this is why I'm doing this." Once you're aware of the root, you can then take steps towards healing. It's crucial to remember that we're not here to blame anyone, especially for "small t" traumas that weren't intentional but still had an impact. The focus is on self-awareness and empowerment. Unmasking the Hidden Signs: How Childhood Trauma Shows Up in Adults Childhood trauma can manifest in various ways, often subtly weaving its way into our adult lives. Recognizing these signs is the first step towa...
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