How Past Trauma Shapes Responses to New Trauma

Trauma has a way of shaping us, often in ways we don’t fully realize until life hands us new challenges. For those who have faced trauma, facing new, difficult experiences can feel like revisiting old wounds. This blog post delves into how past trauma influences reactions to recent trauma—how our brains and bodies remember, even when we’d rather forget. By understanding this connection, we can find pathways toward self-compassion and healing.