It’s no secret that trauma changes us. What is a secret is how it changes your behavior, thought process, nervous system, and how it helped you develop ways to keep yourself mentally, emotionally, and physically safe. I opened my computer and logged in to find an article that caught my attention on MSN entitled 10 signs that Indicate a Person Has Lived a Hard and Challenging Life (msn.com) The article confirmed many of the behaviors I’ve encountered both with clients and even myself from my trauma. That’s why I thought you and I should take a one-on-one deep dive into the interesting things you may be doing without realizing it’s telling more of your life’s story than you may realize. So,  let’s dive right in… 00:00 Introduction 03:19 The only way through something is through it. Trauma changes us 03:45 The article that inspired this conversation: People share 10 signs that indicate a person has lived a hard and challenging life (msn.com) 05:47 Your behavior and the things you do tell on your experiences 06:06 Behavior 1: Dualistic characteristics 09:32 Behavior 2: Not knowing how to react to kindness 11:15 Behavior 3: A great sense of humor        15:15 Behavior 4: Making jokes out of our trauma 15:58 Behavior 5: Being calm in stressful situations 20:31 Behavior 6: A strong presence of independence 23:23 Behavior 7: Responding out of the lack of trust 28:04 Behavior 8: Not asking for help 30:09 Behavior 9: Having a complicated answer for everything 33:30  Behavior 10: Having food issues Join the 18.9 K members on Instagram, Facebook, and Tik Tok who are engaging in their own life revolution daily! Love this show? Please leave us a review here – even one sentence helps! Become a Get Your Life Together, Girl Insider! Sign up here! Free downloads are available right now! Looking for more? Visit: www.getyourlifetogethergirl.com, I invite you to check out Forward Girl Forward Co., a Get Your Life Together, Girl brand. There you will find great merch, home goods, journals, and so much more!