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Trauma does not always look the way people expect it to. For some people, trauma may be connected to a specific event. For others, it can develop through repeated experiences over time, including childhood adversity, difficult relationships, emotional neglect, abuse, loss, or prolonged periods of feeling unsafe. The effects of trauma can sometimes continue long after the experience itself has ended. You may notice anxiety, difficulty trusting others, emotional overwhelm, numbness, irritability, perfectionism, people-pleasing, shame, or a persistent feeling that you need to stay alert. As a…
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