Flowers In Winter
I am Lucia Gallegos, a Registered Psychotherapist in Ontario, and here, every month, I share reflections centred on self-awareness, self-love, and accepting ourselves in all our facets.
You will find tools to face the adversities and challenges presented by everyday life, as well as to take care of the most beautiful garden we possess: our internal world, for everything that resides within us, is sacred.
Join me to discover, learn, and grow together.
Flowers In Winter
How Childhood Trauma Shapes Women's Lives
Have you ever found yourself caught in a relentless pursuit of perfection? Pushing yourself to excel in every aspect of your life? Or maybe you struggle to assert your boundaries, finding it hard to say no or avoid conflict.
If any of these resonate with you, you're not alone. Many women, like you and me, navigate these challenges every day. But have you ever considered that these struggles might be linked to childhood experiences?
Childhood trauma is more common than we think. It's a silent force that profoundly shapes our lives, often without us even realizing it. Take a moment to reflect on these examples. It's okay to feel overwhelmed by them. After all, many women have experienced childhood trauma in some form or another.
In this episode I talk about what exactly childhood trauma is, what triggers it and how to deal with it.