“Hello there! I’m here to provide you with a bit of information on experiencing trauma. I would like to remind you that suggestions on this post should not be taken as medical advice, legal advice, therapy, etc. or as a one-size-fits-all approach. Keep in mind that every individual’s journey of experiencing and navigating through stress or trauma is distinctive because you are one of a kind and no person is truly like you! Experiencing abuse in any form is NOT OKAY, but what you are experiencing as a result of abuse is valid. Please know that healing is not a formula and is not for anyone else to define for you. You do you, and you follow all that you need to follow, to help yourself. If you need additional resources or just someone to talk to, feel free to reach out to Imaara Foundation."
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What is trauma?
Trauma is an emotional response to an overwhelming event – an event which is deeply disturbing. The events typically could include domestic or intimate partner violence, rape, and child sexual abuse, abuse of power, war, and natural disasters. All these are brutal experiences that violate a person – be it physically, mentally or emotionally – and create upheaval in a person’s life making it difficult for the individual to move on with their life like they did prior to the event
Can trauma only occur from physical violence?
What are the two most common experiences of trauma?
What is child abuse?
Is there a difference between incest and child sexual abuse?
What is intimate partner violence?
What does a cycle of abuse look like?
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