"Every human being has a true genuine authentic self. Trauma is the
disconnection from it and healing is the reconnection to it."
Gabor Mate
When we were babies and non-verbal, communication was felt not spoken. Caretakers projected numerous emotions and we falsely assumed we had created them. When loud voices were heard, confusion may have caused us to be frightened. If raised in a tumultuous environment, we began to feel unsafe.
Trauma is an emotional response to a stressful event where we feel overwhelmed and unable to cope. It may stay in the forefront of our emotional makeup or remain buried deep within us. Too often, we feel responsible for emotional dysfunction implemented by others. Either way, until it is resolved, we will be impaired.
We were born as authentic beings, but absorbed the dysfunction of those around us. We accepted misplaced anger and held ourselves accountable. Healing occurs when we uncross the lines bound by our past and discover clarity. Whether these events are physical or emotional, not addressing them, will inhibit us from our true nature.
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