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Childhood Wounds, Adult Struggles: How Trauma Shapes Mental Health

Childhood trauma casts a long shadow, haunting survivors well into adulthood. The wounds inflicted by abuse, neglect, and dysfunction in our earliest years can fester beneath the surface, shaping our thoughts, emotions, and behaviors in profound and often destructive ways. Like a twisted foundation, childhood trauma can destabilize the very architecture of our minds, setting the stage for a lifetime of psychological struggle.
Studies have consistently shown that adverse childhood experiences dramatically increase the risk of mental health disorders such as depression, anxiety, PTSD, and substance abuse. The scars of childhood trauma…

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7 Hidden Ways Childhood Trauma Shapes Adult Lives

Triggers a domino effect that shapes mental health, relationships, and physical well-being throughout life. Though the difference between trauma and stress can be subtle, the impacts of unresolved trauma run deep. From disrupted brain development and increased risk of addiction to trouble regulating emotions and forming healthy attachments, the effects are far-reaching. Yet with support, understanding, and evidence-based interventions, healing is possible. This article explores 7 key ways childhood trauma manifests in …

Surviving the Unthinkable: Helping Children Cope with a Parent’s Suicide

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The suicide of a parent shatters a child’s world. In an instant, the person they depended on for love, support, and stability is gone, leaving confusion, grief, and trauma in their wake. Children who lose a parent to suicide face a long and difficult road. They are at higher risk for depression, anxiety, PTSD, and suicidal thoughts compared to children who lose a parent from other causes. Many blame themselves, believing they could have somehow prevented the unthinkable. Others feel abandoned, rejected, and angry at their …