The Effects Of Trauma On Individuals And Relationships

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So often we fail to acknowledge the "trauma" we have experienced and how it shapes our daily interactions, self-worth, self-esteem, self- identity and relationships. I would dare to say that most of us have a connected with a "broken and insecure " individuals and those relationships caused some form of trauma ("A deeply distressing or disturbing experience.") My charge today is to remember, when beginning to connect with broken and insecure individuals they are not really upset with us but upset with what their life has become. Don't allow their experience(s) to shape you but show love, goodness and create boundaries to protect your crown.

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