Perspective: Trauma and the Growing Mind

Domestic abuse can manifest itself in many ways, especially when children get caught in the crossfire. Josh Balfe reflects upon how his childhood experiences have followed him throughout his life, and charts the effects they’ve had on his development, growth and mental health. From anxiety and anger issues, throught to the mental barricades erected in self-defence at a young age - all had to finally be confronted and resolved. This is the story of how the ongoing global pandemic finally help him to remove the last of the bricks that he had been hiding behind. A School of Media Production for TU Dublin, City Campus