A woman is sitting alone with her hand to her forehead. She is experiencing the impact of repressed trauma.

What Are the Signs of Repressed Trauma

When people go through deeply distressing events as children or young adults, the impact of that trauma, if not dealt with, doesn’t just go away. As humans, our brains are designed to protect us from things that are harmful. That means that without proper healing, the brain can bury memories of traumatic events. Unfortunately, while…