Trauma & the Nervous System

This article looks closely at the ACE questionnaire and what the research behind it found — which can sit differently

This article explores the connection between long-term stress and physical health. It is written for people who have lived with

This article explores how early relationship experiences shape the nervous system’s responses to closeness, conflict, and connection. If you find

Trauma and Identity Why Adaptation Can Feel Like Identity — and Why It Isn’t 661 words · 4 min read

This article is based on the work of Dr. Bessel van der Kolk — a pioneer in trauma research whose

Shame and Trauma How Shame and Self-Criticism Form as Survival Strategies 648 words · 4 min read · Uploaded: 2026-04-30

Dissociation How the Nervous System Creates Distance to Survive 653 words · 3.5 min read · Uploaded: 2026-04-30 Dissociation is

How the Brain Stores Traumatic Memory Why Some Experiences Are Remembered — and Others Are Activated 770 words · 4.5

Attachment and Early Trauma How Safety Is Learned — or Missed — Through Relationship 661 words · 4 min read

This article looks closely at Complex PTSD — what it is, how it develops, and what it can feel like