I'm not too fond of labels and decided that the Trauma label did not apply to me long ago. That decision came from a place of not understanding what Trauma really is. I thought it was only something that happened to you that met one or more of the following criteria:

• it happened when you were a child
• it was tragic
• you lost someone you loved (I handled that a long time ago 🙄)
• you watched someone you love suffer

We are so quick to disregard what we don't think applies to us, so I tuned out a lot whenever this topic came up. My view of Trauma has been enlightened, and I bet yours will be, too, when you listen to this podcast. 

It's a little bit of Stuart Smalley and a whole lot of Jesus. Why? Because although it's essential to identify the problems in our lives, I would always rather talk about the solution. 

Speaking of-Jesus had a perfect solution❤️

 "Come to me, all you who are weary, and I will give you rest."

Thanks for being here with me today, Kali & Michelle; I couldn't have this valuable conversation without you!

The book mentioned by Michelle:

Author: Pete Walker

Title: Complex PTSD: From Surviving to Thriving 

Amazon Link: https://a.co/d/cvRc3jc

What is Trauma?

Trauma is an emotional or physical response to one or more physically harmful or life-threatening events or circumstances with lasting adverse effects on your mental and physical well-being, according to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMSHA).

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