"Los principales eventos del trauma rara vez terminan cuando la experiencia traumática en sí misma termina."
— Gabor Mate
Simplified Meaning:
When something really bad happens to a person, the effects of that event don't just go away once the bad moment is over. Imagine a child who experiences a scary event, like a car accident. Even after the accident is over and everyone is safe, the child may still feel scared every time they get into a car. They might have nightmares or feel anxious when they hear similar sounds to what they heard in the accident. This lasting impact is because the mind and body remember the fear and stress from the bad experience. The child carries these feelings with them, affecting their life even long after the event happened. For someone dealing with such an experience, it is important to talk to friends, family, or a therapist. Sharing their feelings can help them understand and slowly overcome the lasting fear, helping them to reduce the impact over time and feel better.
