As I read stories like this, (Juneau Empire) there seems to be a common thread-developmental trauma (or Adverse Childhood Experiences). They change your brain, and you react. When I talk about ACE's, I state my belief that we cope through the adoption of Positive, Neutral and Negative behaviors that our brains find to be temporary healing. That is, the chemicals produced by the brain allow us to feel better for a period of time. But they wear out. And we seek even more of the behaviors. For a time, Positive and Neutral behaviors, with a smattering of Negative thrown in, can keep us in an acceptable state. But, it's only a short step to complete loss. Recognizing that you have experienced developmental trauma is a first possible step to healing. If you understand why you feel the way you do, and it's not your fault, your weakness or your heritage, it should be easier to heal. I feel sad when lives are affected in this way, and we do nothing to change our approach to identifying and helping the traumatized.
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