Why Relationships and Connection Feel So Hard After Complex Trauma
About this episode
This episode explores the challenges of forming relationships and connections after experiencing complex trauma.
Why does connection feel so hard after complex trauma? You want closeness, but when someone gets too close, you pull away. You want support, but "I'm fine" comes out before you've even thought about it. You want to trust people, yet asking for help, receiving kindness, or staying present during conflict can feel surprisingly difficult. If you've ever wondered why relationships feel so complicated after childhood trauma or emotional neglect, this episode is for you. Today, we're exploring how ...
People in this episode
Host: Sarah Herstich
Topics covered
- complex trauma
- relationships
- connection
- emotional neglect
- trust
- support
Keywords
- complex trauma
- relationships
- emotional neglect
- trust issues
- support
- closeness
- conflict
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