For some of us, it’s safer to believe there’s something wrong with us than to be aware of the reality of our lives.

Part of the process in healing from trauma, like recovering from addiction, is developing connection and support with others.

Trauma is any stressor that occurs in a sudden and forceful way and is experienced as overwhelming.

Understanding trauma and that we each respond to it differently will help us be supportive and nonjudgmental toward each other.