The podcast episode from 'Talk Easy with Sam Fragoso' that the Resmaa Manakem quote is from.
“Trauma in a person decontextualized over time can look like personality.” Resmaa Manakem
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Domestic abuse can impact victims in lots of different ways. Living with domestic abuse is traumatic. Understanding the impact of trauma and recognising how it can manifest in different ways is essential.
The impact of trauma
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Short term and chronic health issues Affected sleep Changes to appetite Problems with digestion Chronic pain and/or fatigue
Reduced community integration and engagement Problems maintaining relationships with friends and family Difficulty accessing support services Inability to access or engage in education/work
Physical
Emotional
Cognitive
Social
Feeling emotions of pain, anger, frustration, shame and guilt Questioning own self-identity Loss of confidence and self-esteem
The impact of trauma
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Difficulty concentrating Problems with retaining information Memory loss Flashbacks
