Told to Be Tough, Taught to Hide: The Lasting Wounds of Childhood Trauma

What happens when childhood pain doesn’t stay in childhood? In this episode of Deciphering Growth, Tiffany Graves and Eric Stone explore the long-term effects of childhood trauma and what it really means to reconnect with the inner child.We dive deep into:How childhood wounds show up in adult behavior and relationshipsWhy logic alone can’t heal the nervous systemEMDR vs. IFS: What works, what doesn’t, and how to know what’s right for youThe problem with glorifying resilience in traumatized childrenWhy anger gets normalized—but sadness gets shamedWhether you're a therapist, trauma survivor, or someone just starting your healing journey, this episode holds space for honest conversations, real-world examples, and therapeutic insight with warmth and respect.