Episode 31: PTSD-When Trauma Comes Back

16/04/2024 51 min Temporada 1 Episodio 31

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Episode Synopsis

In this episode, Charlene and Tonya discuss their personal experiences with trauma responses and their ongoing journey of healing from past traumas. Tonya delves into the traumas associated with grief and adoption, while Charlene highlights a valuable resource that explains how trauma is retained by the body. PTSD, impacting millions from diverse backgrounds, can stem from illness, abuse, trauma, military combat, among other causes. Fortunately, there are resources available to assist those grappling with these often, debilitating symptoms, and the stigma surrounding these complex mental health issues is thankfully diminishing. The hosts wish for listeners to recognize that they are not alone and that it is possible to find solace and comprehension to surmount this formidable obstacle.
**Trigger warnings**
This episode contains sensitive topics such as abuse, addiction, and suicide.
Important resources available:
Text or call 988 for Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
(Veterans, press 1 or Text 838255)