Trauma is a heavy word, and as such, it’s often associated with heavy experiences — violence, sexual abuse, warfare, injuries, and the like. However, trauma can occur as a result of everyday experiences, especially during our earlier years. In this
The Trauma of Adoption
Many of us know someone who has been adopted. What we often fail to consider is that adoption can be a very traumatic event. When someone is given up for adoption, they’re usually very young and susceptible. This is the