It’s not a word we like to linger on, yet for many of us, it quietly shapes our entire lives. Whether we acknowledge it or not, trauma leaves deep imprints on our hearts, minds, and bodies. It can come from childhood experiences, abusive relationships, loss, violence, neglect — any event that overwhelms our ability to cope, and in turn, leaves emotional and psychological wounds. These wounds shape how we move through the world, how we love, how we parent, how we view ourselves.