How Childhood Trauma Rewires the Brain

Childhood trauma physically reshapes your brain structure, and it’s not just about bad memories.

When you grow up in survival mode, your body’s stress system gets stuck in the "on" position.

This floods your brain with chemicals that actually alter the areas responsible for memory and impulse

control, while putting your fear center into overdrive. That is why you

might struggle to focus, feel constantly on edge, or totally disconnect

from your body. But this isn't permanent damage. Research shows that because your brain

is built to adapt, things like therapy and mindfulness can literally rewire those connections.

You aren’t broken, you were just built to survive.