No one gets through life unscathed. But what trauma does to our brains is sometimes a result of factors outside of our control. This is especially true for children. When a fragile, growing brain ...

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Many people with complex PTSD use alcohol to self-medicate, which may lead to alcohol use disorder (AUD). People with complex post-traumatic stress disorder (CPTSD) often experience chronic emotional ...

Childhood should be a time of innocence and growth, but for many, it's marred by repeated traumatic experiences that leave lasting scars. Complex childhood trauma isn't just a buzzword—it's a profound ...

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The holidays are marketed as the most wonderful time of the year, yet they are often anxiety-provoking, even for people with relatively healthy family relationships. For trauma survivors, December can ...

What if the person who hurt you the most was also the one you still longed to love? For many adult survivors of child emotional abuse, this question is hardly an abstract-it is a tightrope they walk, ...

Children who are raised in a dysfunctional family often do anything they can to survive day-to-day. Some kids align themselves with their parents as a self-protective measure, while others are put in ...