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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

McCullough Jnr said: "We didn't understand, even then, the trauma and the hurt that they went through and what they had to sacrifice when they not only served... but when they came home."

From BBC • May 29, 2026

After the trauma of war and relocation, many refugee kids had severe problems.

From "Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference" by Warren St. John




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