In the 1990’s, a study was done to get a better idea of to what extent childhood stress effects us as adults. They asked over 17,000 people the same 10 questions about things that had happened during their childhood. Those questions follow.

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.