Trauma

Trauma responses can be frustrating & debilitating.  There is hope & treatment.  Trauma does not have to be the end of your story.

Trauma isn’t just about what happened — it’s about how the experience affected your mind and body. Two people can go through the same event and feel completely different afterward. Trauma is personal, and its impact can show up in ways that don’t always make sense from the outside.

For some, trauma feels like the past keeps intruding on the present — through memories, emotions, or physical reactions that come out of nowhere. For others, it shows up as numbness, shutting down, or feeling disconnected from yourself or the world around you.

People often describe trauma as:

• Feeling on edge or easily startled

• Reliving moments they wish they could forget

• Avoiding places, people, or situations that remind them of what happened

• Feeling overwhelmed by emotions — or feeling nothing at all

• Struggling to trust, relax, or feel safe

Trauma isn’t a sign of weakness. It’s the brain and body trying to protect you after something overwhelming or frightening.

The important thing to know is that healing is possible. You don’t have to carry the weight of trauma alone. With support, people can regain a sense of safety, connection, and control.