When people hear the word trauma , they often picture something extreme or catastrophic. Many assume trauma only applies to major disasters or life‑threatening events. As a result, people who have been injured at work, involved in accidents, or living with ongoing stress often dismiss their own experiences, telling themselves they should “be fine” or “move on.” In reality, trauma is less about the event itself and more about how the nervous system experiences and processes st
Melanie Franklin
Jan 194 min read
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