The Effects of Trauma on Relationships
David Hodel
“Traumatized people chronically feel unsafe inside their bodies: The past is alive in the form of gnawing interior discomfort. Their bodies are constantly bombarded by visceral warning signs, and, in an attempt to control these processes, they often become experts at ignoring their gut feelings and in numbing awareness of what is played out inside. They learn to hide from themselves.” [And in turn, hide from others]. – Bessel A. Van der Kolk, The Body Keeps The Score [addition mine]. The life-long impacts of trauma are vast. Trauma can affect the body, the mind, the memory, and the emotions. It can affect the way someone sees the world and how...
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