In light that so many of us deal with childhood trauma, especially trauma connected to sexual abuse or religious abuse, I thought I’d share some of my experiences with PTS (post-traumatic stress, also known as PTSD) and subsequent depression���and the various tools I use to manage my triggers. One of those tools is writing. I hope that what I’m sharing today will help you in your life, too, whether you’re a trauma survivor, reader, or writer.

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