Trauma

I've had my fair share of experience with small T trauma from my childhood. These are the smaller traumatic experiences which invariably affect our ability to connect. I've worked on myself relentlessly to overcome and soothe these situations and have had varying degrees of success. One thing I can say for sure is you need a vast array of resources and skills to overcome the majority of trauma reactions, and still, there will be situations you will still need to work on. I don't know if it is possible to fully heal from trauma or not. It's a lifelong endeavor, and I am in the middle of my life and, to my reckoning, about seventy percent healed. I still struggle in situations such as a relationship breakdown or after a hospitalization. But I see these as extenuating circumstances that most people struggle to deal with, and with that in mind, I try to give myself grace and compassion when these occur. Does my trauma play into my mental health experience? In some respects, yes, and in others, no. Trauma resides in the body and bodily responses. It is the preserve of your nervous system, and the mind can get affected by this, but in the main, a bodily response is much more likely. If you experience trauma, I would recommend meditation and learning to be present to the body's cues as the most important aspect of healing. Also, learning not to believe the machinations of the mind.