Thread by @BeautyAfBruises

One of the biggest myths about childhood trauma is that those who are abused grow up to abuse. While we can't ignore that some do struggle to break the cycle of learned violence, survivors are far more likely to be re-victimized than ever harm another.

Most run on compassion.

We need to take more time acknowledging the strength AND warmth of these resilient survivors; the gift they have to see the needs of the world and lend empathic solutions.

Much of the hard, humanitarian work you see around you is led by them - even if you had no idea.

It's survivors of significant adversity, flooded w/ empathy, driven to spare others of the suffering they endured for far too long.

While it gives us a heavy heart knowing WHY they’re so, so good at it, it’s a necessary dose of love, compassion and kindness that everyone could seek to emulate.

#complexptsd #cptsd #ptsd #traumainformed #childhoodtrauma