5 Signs You're Being FAKE Due To Trauma

Are you afraid of being true to yourself, because of some past hurt or trauma? Putting on a mask is often a coping mechanism for trauma survivor. In this video, we want you to know that it is totally okay to put on a mask, but at the same time, recognizing how it might be affecting your relationships with others so that you too can go about changing. They do say the key to change is self awareness, and building up the habits to get there.

Writer: Morgan Swift
Editor: Rida Batool
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References

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Mitchell, D. (2014, March 3). How Trauma Impacts Authentic Expression. Good Therapy. www.goodtherapy.org/blog/how-trauma-impacts-authentic-expression-0303144
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