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A young woman with fair skin and brown hair sits barefoot beneath a large tree with exposed roots. She wears a dark khaki cotton dress and gazes downward with a soft, reflective expression, suggesting she is processing how her childhood trauma affects her adulthood. The quiet stream and gentle light around her create a calm, natural space for introspection.

A young woman with fair skin and brown hair sits barefoot beneath a large tree with exposed roots. She wears a dark khaki cotton dress and gazes downward with a soft, reflective expression, suggesting she is processing how her childhood trauma affects her adulthood. The quiet stream and gentle light around her create a calm, natural space for introspection.

The Roots of Trauma: How Childhood Trauma Affects Adulthood

You might not think of your childhood as traumatic. But if you often feel guilt, people-please, keep emotional distance, or struggle with persistent anxiety or depression, the effects may still be there. This post explores how childhood trauma affects adulthood and how the past may be present in more ways than you realize.

Rucha Patel

8 min read

Close-up of a woman’s face half-lit against a dark background, symbolizing the unseen wounds of trauma and the hidden impact on the nervous system

Close-up of a woman’s face half-lit against a dark background, symbolizing the unseen wounds of trauma and the hidden impact on the nervous system

The Weight We Carry: Naming and Healing the Unseen Wounds of Trauma

Explore the unseen wounds and signs of trauma in adulthood. Understand how trauma shapes your nervous system and survival responses, often long after the event has passed. This blog gently guides you through recognizing these patterns in daily life and offers compassionate, practical steps to begin healing and recovery. Start your journey with kindness, awareness, and hope toward rebuilding trust with yourself.

Rucha Patel

6 min read

Therapy office door, symbolizing first-time therapy in Barrie Ontario. Reflects emotional healing, trauma-informed care, and finding the right therapist in Barrie or online.

Therapy office door, symbolizing first-time therapy in Barrie Ontario. Reflects emotional healing, trauma-informed care, and finding the right therapist in Barrie or online.

New to Therapy in Ontario? What to Expect & How to Find the Right Therapist

Starting therapy for the first time can feel overwhelming—but it doesn’t have to be. This supportive guide walks you through what therapy really is, what to expect in your first session, how to find a therapist in Ontario, and what to look for when choosing the right fit. Whether you're exploring therapy for anxiety, relationship issues, or past experiences, this is a gentle first step toward healing.

Rucha Patel

5 min read

I acknowledge that I live, work, and play on the traditional and stolen territories of the Anishinaabeg peoples, including the Odawa, Ojibwe, and Pottawatomi Nations of the Three Fires Confederacy, as well as the Wendat (Huron) Nation, who lived here prior to the mid-17th century. I hold gratitude for their enduring presence and care for this land.

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