an article by Jade Wu, The Savvy Psychologist for Psychology Today
Complex childhood trauma is subtle but has long-term consequences.
When you think of your early years, what comes to mind?
It might be things like diving into a fresh bowl of watermelon on a hot summer day, giggling as your parents pushed you on the swings at the local playground, biking around the block with your siblings, or gathering for a cozy winter movie night with the whole family. Or you may be among the many people who don't have these lovely childhood memories, or who have darker memories that crowd out the happy ones.
What is complex trauma?
Most of us can recognize what trauma looks like. When we think of trauma, we often think of momentous, life-changing events. We think of horrific instances of sexual assault, car accidents, natural disasters, and war—events that divide a person’s life into “before” and “after”. These are the experiences that victims are often plagued by in the form of flashbacks and nightmares.
Continue reading but please be aware that this is not likely to be a comfortable read.
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