Trauma turns the world upside down and inside out, disrupting our ability to process feelings and meaning. In psychology, the word “affect” is used to mean emotions or feelings. A big part of ...
Shame is not a side effect of trauma. It often shapes how survivors see themselves, hide their pain, and struggle to heal.
Why victims don’t “just leave”, and the neurological feedback loop that keeps them tethered to the source of their pain.