. Trauma wisdom teaches that trauma can occur without a major event like violence, war, or catastrophe.

Trauma is not what happened to you. Trauma is what happens inside you after you have experienced that event.

It can arise from something as simple as the emotional impact of a falling leaf. For example, a young woman who witnesses a man faint on the train and notices that people ignore the incident may suffer profound trauma. At that moment, she loses faith in humanity and feels isolated and helpless, just like the man beside her. She experiences a syndrome of broken connections with the outside world and its inhabitants.

Trauma impacts us personally and as a group, based on our emotional interpretation of an event and its influence on our lives and social connections. It influences growth, brain development, interpersonal relationships, daily life, and life quality.

Dr. Gabor Maté states that “almost all human beings are affected by some type of trauma,” and we often ignore the signs while immersed in the daily routine. Some signs that may indicate the existence of emotional trauma include:

• Lack of interest: People suffering from emotional trauma may lose interest in activities that previously pleased them.
• Exaggerated irritability: Excessive emotional reactions, such as intense anger or profound sadness, can arise in response to seemingly insignificant stimuli.
• Reliving past events: The person may mentally revisit the traumatic event repeatedly.
• Fear of evolving: Trauma can lead to a fear of personal growth or change.
• Sleep disorders: Difficulty sleeping or frequent nightmares may be indicative.

It is important to remember that each person may exhibit these signs differently. If you or someone you know is experiencing these symptoms, it is crucial to seek professional support.

Understanding trauma is beginning a journey toward the root of human pain and the path to healing. With understanding comes compassion, and with compassion, healing becomes possible.

I make two documents available on my LinkedIn account: “Compassion Survey” and “Weekly Challenge”, for anyone wishing to consult, download and use.

The world would be a much better place if society realized that the individuals comprising it, are wounded and broken. If only our education system, our support systems, and our policing systems understood the true nature and implications of trauma.

But the first step is taken by each one of us. From us, for us.

NOW!

© Ana Kintsugi