traumatic

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For many families, the process was traumatic and John Ngbako, then secretary of the community in Maitama, remembers his confusion.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

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

Both brothers have over the years spoken openly about the traumatic impacts of losing their mother at a young age.

From BBC • Mar. 15, 2026

Maybe it wasn’t as traumatic as it could have been because I knew I still had a part of Grandpa in Mango.

From "A Mango-Shaped Space" by Wendy Mass