EFFECTS OF CHILDHOOD TRAUMA ON ADULTS
Childhood trauma is a frightening, dangerous, violent, or life-threatening incident that happens to someone at an early age. Trauma can affect an individual's emotional and cognitive capacities and interfere with their social development. Adults who have undergone childhood trauma may be at a higher risk of developing mental and physical health issues. They may also struggle to maintain ties with others. EFFECTS OF CHILDHOOD TRAUMA 1. RELATIONSHIPS An individual's ability to establish and sustain good relationships as an adult can be significantly impacted by childhood trauma. This is because childhood trauma can leave behind severe emotional scars that might impair an individual's capacity. It has an impact on how well a person COMMUNICATES in relationships. Children who have been traumatized may not have had the opportunity to express their feelings and emotions in a healthy way. As a result, they may fail to express their needs and emotions in adult relationships, re...