Early Life Trauma

Trauma, particularly in early life, does not need to be very serious to affect you seriously. Sometimes the seriousness of the trauma is not comparative to the outcome. Two children who are raised in two different environments with the same type of trauma could be affected in a different manner in their adulthood. Even children who are raised in the same family can be affected differently by the same type of trauma. Genetic factors, resilience, and other environmental and supportive measures play a role in the outcome.

When you were in the womb everything was perfect and natural. Everything was provided promptly, you were attached to your mother and the environment was warm, cozy and comfortable. It is very difficult to have all of that outside the womb. This is the first major problem that you have to face. You do not need to experience major traumatic events in order to develop wounds. As an infant you are dependent and unstable, you have no control over your needs so you can be wounded very easily. AS a result of repetition you develop habits which continue throughout life to ensure your survival and protect you against the perceived threats.