Often codependence behaviors emerge as a response to trauma. What is trauma? How is it different then other stressful, even violent, events? What is it like to live with unhealed trauma? This is Brian's story. 

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In this episode:

00:00:55 What is trauma?

00:02:38 Working definition of trauma

00:05:01 Chronic or complex trauma

00:06:10 Family dynamics

00:09:21 The lasting effects of trauma

00:12:24 Codependent behaviors as trauma responses

00:16:03 Trauma and helplessness

00:18:17 Trauma triggers

00:22:55 Interpersonal trauma

* We have learned a lot as we have done this podcast. One thing Brian realized is that he underestimated the impact his parent's behaviors, particularly his father's, had on him. If you want to hear his updated thinking on the topic, you can listen to Season 3, episode 5, Beyond Codependency - Family of Origin

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