Can You Have Trauma Without Obvious Abuse?
Yes, it is possible to experience trauma without any obvious abuse. Trauma also does not require physical violence. What makes an experience traumatic is this: it overwhelms the person’s nervous…
What’s the Difference Between Complex Trauma and DID?
Complex trauma—sometimes called complex PTSD (C-PTSD)— refers to ongoing trauma, often involving caregivers or other close relationships. It typically involves chronic fear, neglect, emotional abuse, or other forms of repeated…
Can I Have Trauma Even If I Don’t Remember It Clearly?
Yes. You may have experienced significant trauma without having conscious memories of it. This can happen because you were very young and conscious memories were not yet forming, or because…
Q&A Directory for What Counts as Trauma?
Can a Lack of Attunement Be Traumatic Even If Basic Needs Were Met? Can Emotional or Psychological Abuse Cause Complex Trauma? Can Emotional Neglect or Rejection Cause Complex Trauma? Can…