I find it fascinating to work with adults who have experienced childhood trauma. The "rupture" caused by such traumatic experiences is deeply embedded in a person's unconscious, body, and core beliefs. For many, switching to "automatic pilot" becomes a survival mechanism. 

Trauma is one of the most avoided, ignored, belittled, denied, misunderstood, and untreated causes of human suffering. Responses to trauma are best understood as a spectrum of conditions rather than a single disorder. These responses can range from a brief stress reaction that resolves on its own and does not qualify for a diagnosis, to classic post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and to the more complex syndrome associated with prolonged and repeated trauma. 

The symptoms experienced by survivors of prolonged trauma are often much more intricate. Individuals who endure extended abuse typically develop distinct personality changes, which can lead to issues with relationships and a distorted sense of identity. Survivors of childhood abuse often face similar challenges, and they are particularly vulnerable to experiencing further harm, both self-inflicted and from others.
The healing process involves reconnecting with the authentic self, reprocessing the meaning of the trauma, healing, and ultimately becoming whole.