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The Lasting Impact of Chronic Trauma and Betrayal
When trauma occurs at an early age and lasts a long time, escaping becomes impossible. Multiple traumas from trusted individuals cause chronic fear and reorganize the stress response system. Even after leaving the traumatic situation, the person may feel hopeless, angry, and empty, experiencing dissociation and physical symptoms. They may feel permanently damaged and misunderstood. Understanding what is happening is part of the healing process, as it helps the person realize they are not broken. These experiences are normal when consistently hurt by those who should have cared for them.