Episode 3 of the Foundations of Trauma series dives into one of the most misunderstood parts of trauma: that it doesn’t always come from catastrophic events. Stephanie explains the difference between “Big T” and “little t” trauma — from life-altering crises to the slow erosion of self-worth that can happen through criticism, neglect, or rejection.

With insights from the American Psychological Association and research like the ACE Study (Felitti et al., 1998), this episode shows how small, chronic stressors can rewire the nervous system and alter how we experience safety, trust, and identity.

From a faith perspective, Stephanie reminds us that God doesn’t rank pain — He gathers every tear, even the unseen ones. Through guided reflection and gentle questions, listeners are invited to honor their quiet wounds instead of minimizing them, and to begin seeing awareness as the doorway to healing.

Whether you’ve experienced overt trauma or subtle emotional wounding, this episode offers understanding, compassion, and hope — a reminder that your story matters, and your healing is sacred.

TAGS:

• trauma healing

• big T vs little t trauma

• emotional neglect

• faith and trauma

• nervous system healing

• ACE study

• Christian mental health

• developmental trauma

• emotional wounds

• trauma-informed faith

• understanding trauma

• body-mind connection

• religious trauma recovery

• chronic stress

• inner child healing

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