Sometimes the timing of things just defies explanation…. After a short 15 minute break in our training on the emotional impact of physical trauma, it was announced that our teacher, a young man probably in or near his early 40s, had fractured his femur during a fall. 

When thinking about the difficulties and struggles of life in your younger years, do you often hear yourself say, “It wasn’t that bad” or “Others had it a lot worse?” The truth is many who are experiencing the effects of addiction or other mental health challenges are dealing with the effects of trauma.

When we hear the word “trauma,” we think of many things: a bad car accident, an abusive parent, a painful breakup. When you hear the word “trauma,” what comes to mind?

Are worrisome patterns beginning to pop up in you and your relationships? How can you tell if your complicated romantic life is unhealthy? Take this 10-question quiz…