When you cross paths with a couple, it’s not uncommon to ask how they met. But what about why they met? What deeply rooted factors can lead two people to experience what feels like attraction?

The prevalence of chronic pain has reached a point where it’s taken for granted. At least one-third of Americans suffer from chronic pain.

During childhood, a child is entirely dependent on parents or caregivers. They may not be aware of this reality, but they quickly learn who supplies the care and nurturing they need.

If our basic needs are not properly met during childhood, the result can be a condition called attachment trauma. Let’s look at some causes of attachment trauma.

Trauma is an emotional response to a deep, disturbing, or distressful event like a natural disaster, an accident, or an act of violence. Responses to traumatic events are very personal and individualized depending on a number of factors.

Trauma is one of the most difficult things to recover from. If you or someone you love has experienced something traumatic, healing might feel impossible.