How Memories of Childhood Trauma Affect Us Today

And How to Put Them to Rest

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Childhood trauma impacts every aspect of our lives. The things done in childhood reflect deeply on how we form and maintain relationships today.

This article will explore the different ways that memories of childhood trauma affect our lives.

Childhood Trauma

It would be advantageous to begin the discussion about how trauma affects our lives by first talking about childhood trauma.

Childhood trauma consists of any experiences or witnessing threatening or dangerous situations. These things that happen to children are often known as adverse childhood experiences.

Examples of childhood trauma may include:

· Neglect

· Physical abuse

· Psychological abuse

· Sexual abuse

· Terrorism

· Natural disasters

· Community and school violence

· The sudden loss of a loved one

· Living in a war zone

The list above is not all-inclusive, as there are many ways to harm a child.