traumatic

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Over time—typically eight to 15 sessions—the prolonged exposure therapy could make the memories of the traumatic events approachable and turn them into something they could emotionally process and ultimately take power over.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

“It was a very traumatic thing,” Gil said of the fire.

From Slate • Mar. 25, 2026

Tottenham Hotspur's traumatic season can be summed up to perfection by the fact that even when they actually win, it still ends in defeat.

From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026

Brian can smile about it now, but when he tells the story, it's clear it was a traumatic moment.

From BBC • Mar. 15, 2026

“This is bound to be very traumatic for all of them.”

From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix