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trauma

[trou-muh, traw-] / ˈtraʊ mə, ˈtrɔ- /


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Thoughts on love, nature, trauma, aging, nostalgia and philosophy are all valid starting points, and a surfeit of possibilities can be paralyzing.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

The idea is when we have a trauma in our life, it’s part of you, but it doesn’t define you.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

Researchers note that epigenetic changes have previously been connected to factors such as diet, stress, and trauma.

From Science Daily • Jun. 1, 2026

She added that the impact of rural crime extended "beyond financial loss, undermining trust and connection, often leaving a trauma that can remain with farmers, their families and wider communities for a lifetime".

From BBC • May 30, 2026

Diana tried to help, recommending that I apply for a free treatment program at a trauma center in Manhattan.

From "How Dare the Sun Rise" by Sandra Uwiringiyimana




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