Trauma is a wound that never fades

A constant ache that shadows our days

A pain that lingers, a scar that stays

Making our behaviors difficult to decipher in many ways

Some lash out, with anger and fear

Others withdraw, letting silence be their tear

Some turn to substance, to numb their pain

While others may act out, to ease the strain

Trauma affects us in different ways

Some may show signs in their very gaze

Others may hide it deep inside

It’s hard to know what they feel or hide

Some may be clingy, seeking control

Others may push you away, creating a hole

Some may struggle with trust and shame

Others may seem fine, but be feeling the blame

Trauma creates a maze in the mind

A labyrinth of memories, thoughts, and emotions combined

It can make it hard to understand what’s real

And often causes turmoil that’s hard to heal

Some may be triggered by sights, sounds or touch

Others may be haunted by nightmares that are too much

Some may struggle with guilt and shame

While others may use it as a source of blame

Trauma creates scars that time cannot heal

Memories that last, making it hard to feel

But with patience and love, healing can start

Breaking the cycle, a fresh new chapter to chart

Trauma can cause a cascade of emotions

A never-ending flow, like an ocean

It can be hard to make sense of what’s right

But we can help by holding on tight

It takes time, and patience, and care

To help those with trauma, to be there

To listen, to love, and to offer a hand

A helping friend, who’ll stand by and understand

Trauma may linger, but love can overcome

With kindness and compassion, healing can become

A journey that’s hard, but worth taking the ride

Together we can help, with love by our side.