Kayla Hofer

Abuse and what it’s done to us.

Abuse affects the brain, abuse, and neglect and trauma changes the brain structure and chemical function. Potential effects include feeling fearful most or all of the time. Trauma disorders cause extreme fear of anxiety depression outbursts flashbacks and other symptoms that can cause significant impairment. I've seen how all this affects my child and I. My child's outbursts are often extreme. She has bad behavior and cannot regulate emotion and functions poorly socially. This is hard for us at family gatherings and when it comes to school and friends.