The Effects of Childhood Trauma on Adult Relationships

Trauma is a fact of life. It does not, however, have to be a life sentence. - Peter A. Levine

The Impact of Childhood Trauma

Childhood trauma is more common than we think and many people don’t realize how much it shapes how we relate to others.

Childhood trauma can cause:

  • Codependence

  • Low self-esteem

  • Social anxiety and social withdrawal

  • Fear of abandonment

  • Difficulty with controlling emotions

  • Excessive fear of rejection

  • Difficulty feeling close to others

  • Conflict-avoidant tendencies

  • Difficulty with trusting others

  • Difficulty communicating your needs

  • Feelings of anxiety in relationships

  • Hyper-vigilance

  • Excessive sensitivity to stress

  • Excessive worrying

  • A pattern of bad relationships

  • Overall difficulty with building and maintaining relationships

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