Why a Traumatic Childhood Is Difficult to Overcome

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People who suffer from childhood trauma are often asked, “Why don’t you just get over it?” Many people do not understand the profound negative impact that abuse or neglect has on victims and the barriers that exist to recovery.

My Story

I had a traumatic childhood with emotional and physical abuse, bullying, and neglect. My parents’ negative…