Most life experiences render some impact, positive or negative, on how we perceive ourselves and the world around us. For those of us who have experienced traumatic events, our brains and bodies may make some dramatic shifts.
It can be a change that happens suddenly as a result of a singular trauma, such as a car accident, or it can be an ongoing sense that something is “off,” as is common with survivors of child abuse and neglect.
Sometimes, a new insight about trauma from long ago may “shock” the survivor into a sudden change in the way they relate to themselves and others.
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