Trauma lives in all of us. Trauma is anything that overwhelms our perceived ability to cope. Trauma is the response to a deeply distressing or disturbing event, past or present, that causes feelings of hopelessness, diminishes sense of self and our ability to feel and experience a full range of emotions. Trauma comes in many forms; there is the trauma of our lived experiences; childhood, abuse, neglect, violence, accidents, illness and grief. There is the trauma of our ancestors, passed on to us through relationships and DNA. There is the trauma of living in an oppressive society. This trauma can live in our minds, bodies, memories and beliefs about ourselves and the result can be devastating. You may be feeling overwhelmed and anxious or numb and exhausted. You may be experiencing racing thoughts, sleeplessness, flashbacks or nightmares. Maybe you are struggling with guilt and shame, a loss of trust in yourself or the world, difficult relationships, or feeling like you don’t even know who you are any more. Whatever it is that you’re experiencing, know that this season in your life will not last forever, and we’re here to help you come out on the other side of it.