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Experiencing traumatic events isn't as uncommon as most people think. The effects of trauma can create complex patterns like trauma bonding that shape our relationships and behaviours. The impact of trauma is varied and far-reaching. It affects your mental well-being and physical health. Your ability to form relationships, trust others, and build intimacy can suffer deeply. The good news is that recovery remains possible. The path to healing strengthens you and helps restore

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a recognised mental health condition that can develop after experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event — one involving a real or perceived threat to life, serious injury, or sexual violence. Not everyone who lives through trauma develops PTSD, and the distress that follows a traumatic event in the days and weeks afterward is often a normal, temporary response rather than a sign of disorder. This guide covers what distinguishes PTSD f