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Jan 26, 2026 13 min

Why We Dissociate From Reality As A Trauma Response (#176)

from The Inner Child Podcast Hosted by Gloria Zhang, MA

Dissociation can happen to people who grew up in chaotic, abusive, or passive-aggressive homes and is common in CPTSD. In this throwback episode, we revisit an earlier recording where I explain why many children who have experienced trauma while growing up escape into fantasy or daydreaming, as a way to cope with their unsafe or uncomfortable realities. MENTIONED IN PODCAST: 💜 Join The Free Cyclebreakers Community and meet other like-minded listeners! Each month we host free healing sessions and workshops over Zoom, and you are invited to come! ⏳ On Sale: Guilt-Free Boundaries For Pleasers Bundle: STOP feeling disrespected, used, & pressured to say 'YES'. Ultimate step-by-step playbook to control every situation! Hey bestie! My mission is to help High-Achievers and people-pleasers heal their Inner Child and find healthy love and purpose. Got An "Aha!" Moment? Take a screenshot this episode, share it with the world, tag me @bygloriazhang on Instagram, and let me know your thoughts! WAS THIS HELPFUL? I’d be so grateful if you could take a moment to follow, leave a 5-star rating, and download a few more episodes. As a gift of gratitude, we'll send you my Inner Child Starter Kit if you leave a 5-star review and share what you love about the show. 🎁 To claim your gift, submit your review screenshot to this link: bygloriazhang.com/reviews

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Dissociation can happen to people who grew up in chaotic, abusive, or passive-aggressive homes and is common in CPTSD. In this throwback episode, we revisit an earlier recording where I explain why many children who have experienced trauma while growing up escape into fantasy or daydreaming, as a way to cope with their unsafe or uncomfortable realities. MENTIONED IN PODCAST: 💜 Join The Free Cyclebreakers Community and meet other like-minded listeners! Each month we host free healing sessions ...

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