Indicators that Childhood Trauma Continues to Impact You in Adulthood

Have you ever wondered why certain emotions or behaviours keep coming up, no matter how much you try to push them aside? Unresolved childhood trauma doesn’t just disappear over time—it often shows up in surprising ways during adulthood, shaping how we relate to others, how we see ourselves, and even how we navigate our day-to-day lives.

Here are some common signs that past trauma could still be affecting you today

Feeling Like You’re Not Good Enough

Do you often feel like you’re constantly questioning your self-worth? Maybe you tell yourself, "I’m not deserving of love" or "I’m not capable of success." Childhood trauma can leave lasting impressions, leading you to internalise feelings of inadequacy or worthlessness. These aren’t your truths—they’re trauma-induced beliefs that have lingered and grown stronger over time.

Struggling with Relationships

Are you frequently drawn to toxic relationships, or do you find yourself distancing from others because you fear being hurt? Early traumatic experiences can deeply affect how you form and maintain connections, creating barriers to trust, intimacy, and healthy communication. You might find it hard to let people in, or maybe you feel like you’re always walking on eggshells to avoid conflict.

Constantly Seeking Validation

Do you find yourself constantly seeking approval or validation from others? If so, this could be rooted in childhood trauma. Many adults who haven’t worked through their trauma carry a deep fear of rejection or abandonment. This can result in people-pleasing, perfectionism, or feeling anxious in social settings because of the need to be liked or accepted.

Avoiding Conflict or Becoming Overwhelmed by Criticism

If confrontation leaves you feeling fearful or vulnerable, or if criticism hits you harder than it should, it could be a sign that your trauma is being triggered. For survivors of trauma, conflict often evokes feelings of being in danger, much like they might have felt in unsafe situations during childhood.

Recovering from Childhood Trauma

Healing from childhood trauma is a process that takes time, compassion, and a holistic approach. It involves not only addressing the emotional wounds but also caring for the physical and spiritual sides of healing. Here are a few steps that can help guide you through the recovery process.

Reprogram Your Subconscious Mind

The first step to healing is challenging the beliefs that trauma has ingrained in your subconscious mind. Through self-esteem coaching, you can uncover these limiting beliefs and reframe them with new, empowering thoughts. By working to change your mindset, you’ll start to see yourself in a new light—deserving of love, capable of success, and worthy of happiness.

Quantum Energy Healing

Trauma often creates energetic blockages in the body, disrupting your natural flow and keeping you stuck in patterns of negative behaviour. Quantum energy healing works to remove these blockages, allowing you to release the emotional weight and restore balance to your body, mind, and spirit. Many people experience profound shifts in how they feel after energy healing, reporting feelings of lightness, calm, and clarity.

Natural Remedies for Emotional Healing

Incorporating natural herbs and remedies into your daily routine can support your healing journey by soothing your nervous system, easing anxiety, and helping you sleep better. Holistic remedies can be a gentle yet powerful tool to complement emotional healing work.

Simple First Steps to Begin Your Healing Journey

Starting small is key when beginning to heal from childhood trauma. Here are a few steps you can take today to start moving toward healing:

Start Journaling

Begin by keeping a daily journal where you write down your thoughts and emotions. Pay attention to patterns that emerge in how you feel and act. Journaling is a simple yet effective way to gain awareness of the underlying issues contributing to your current challenges.

Practise Positive Affirmations

Start practising affirmations like "I deserve love" or "I am enough." Repeating these positive statements daily can slowly help you replace the negative self-talk that trauma has reinforced with more supportive, loving beliefs.

Engage in Self-Care

Prioritise self-care activities like taking a calming walk, meditating, or sipping on herbal tea. These small but powerful acts of self-love help you nurture your relationship with yourself and build inner peace.

Are You Ready to Break Free from the Patterns of Childhood Trauma?

You don’t have to live under the weight of past trauma any longer. Download my free Self-Esteem Workbook to kick-start your healing journey and begin building a stronger, more confident you.

If you’re looking for deeper, more personalised support, I also offer Quantum Energy Healing Sessions and Self-Esteem Elevation Coaching to help you reclaim your life. You deserve healing, and I’m here to help you every step of the way.