How Trauma Shapes Our Perceptions and Responses

I was listening to a lecture the other day, delivered by Dr. Bessel van der Kolk, author of The Body Keeps the Score. One of his observations resonated deeply with me: “When you get traumatized, more trauma seems to be attracted to you.” This is so true! This reflects the profound impact trauma has on our bodies, our thinking, our memory, our experiences—on our entire lives. It’s not about a curse, as some might think, nor is […]