Addiction & Trauma: The Hidden Link That Nearly Destroyed Me

Addiction doesn’t start with drugs—it starts with pain.
Beneath every bottle, pill, binge, or behavior is a story.
And for many of us, that story begins with trauma.

In this honest and emotionally grounded video, I unpack the powerful—and often hidden—connection between trauma and addiction. This isn’t about blame. It’s about truth. Because until we understand the pain underneath the pattern, we’ll keep relapsing, keep numbing, keep wondering why we can’t just stop.

You’ll learn:

What trauma actually is (and why it’s not just about “big events”)

How childhood trauma wires the brain for addictive behavior

Why emotional pain becomes physical compulsion

How shame and survival instincts feed the cycle of addiction

What real healing from trauma looks like in recovery

This video is for anyone who’s ever asked, “What’s wrong with me?”
The answer is: probably nothing. You’ve just been carrying pain too heavy to hold alone.

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Видео Addiction & Trauma: The Hidden Link That Nearly Destroyed Me канала That Recovery Life