How Does Unresolved Trauma Impact Our Ability To Trust And Connect With Others? 

What happens when the scars of our past prevent us from truly connecting in the present? Trauma doesn't just fade away—it fundamentally reshapes how we approach relationships, often without our awareness.

Demetria Nickens draws from over twenty years of experience as a trauma recovery coach to explore how seemingly unrelated events from our past can sabotage our current connections. Using the powerful example of hurricane survivors, she illustrates how loss of control during traumatic events creates ripple effects throughout our relationships. When well-meaning friends say things like "it's just stuff," they unintentionally deepen the wound, creating additional barriers to trust.

This episode delves into the psychological mechanics of how trauma responses work—why certain triggers instantly transport us back to past pain, why isolation feels safer than vulnerability, and why patterns repeat across different relationships. Whether you're struggling with trust issues yourself or trying to understand a loved one's seemingly irrational reactions, this episode offers compassionate insight into the invisible wounds that shape our most important relationships. Ready to transform your understanding of trauma's impact on connection? Listen now and take the first step toward authentic relationships built on genuine trust rather than protective patterns from the past.

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