Trauma is any stressor that occurs in a sudden and forceful way and is experienced as overwhelming.

Stephanie S. Covington
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  1. Part of the process in healing from trauma, like recovering from addiction, is developing connection and support with others.
  2. Trauma is any stressor that occurs in a sudden and forceful way and is experienced as overwhelming.
  3. Understanding trauma and that we each respond to it differently will help us be supportive and nonjudgmental toward each other.
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