Would it surprise you to learn that your body can remember things your mind has tried to leave behind? Many adults carry childhood trauma and anxiety that formed long before they had words for what was happening.

Saying yes when every part of you wants to say no isn't politeness. It's a pattern rooted in trauma called people-pleasing. This response trains your body to keep others comfortable, most of the time at your own expense.

Nobody abused you. Nobody withheld food. So how could you possibly have trauma?

You might think resolving trauma requires digging through painful memories and talking about them in excruciating detail. That belief keeps many from ever seeking help.

You might find yourself sitting in your car after a long shift, feeling like you’ve left a piece of your spirit behind at your desk. That's more than just being tired; it’s a heavy weight that follows you home, making you wonder if what you're feeling is actually workplace trauma.

Think about all the things you can inherit from past generations. If the last thing you think you can inherit is past trauma, you aren't alone.

While trauma in itself is complex, there is a more specific type of trauma referred to as C-PTSD, or complex post-traumatic stress disorder. If you haven't heard of this type of trauma, you aren't alone.